79331 ZIP Code – Lamesa, Texas
Located in Lamesa, Texas, ZIP code 79331 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Dawson County with a population of approximately 11,619 residents. The median household income is $42,500 — below the Texas average and well below the national average. Median home values of $95,600 are well below the national average, with 70.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $806 is below the national average. Housing consists of 91% single-family (increasing).
At 7.9%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate of 18.4% is above the U.S. average. About 13.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 34.8, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 79713, 79377, 79351.
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ZIP 79331 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79331 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $95k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $806 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.8 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.9% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79713 – Ackerly
- 79377 – Welch
- 79351 – Odonnell
- 79783 – Tarzan
- 79748 – Knott
- 79342 – Loop
- 79738 – Gail
- 79749 – Lenorah
- 79782 – Stanton
- 79373 – Tahoka
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79713 | ACKERLY | 879 | $69,500 |
| 79377 | WELCH | 322 | $36,932 |
| 79351 | ODONNELL | 1,100 | $60,833 |
| 79783 | TARZAN | 90 | $158,500 |
| 79748 | KNOTT | 536 | $80,809 |