79336 ZIP Code — Levelland, TX

Hockley County, Texas

ZIP code 79336 is located in Levelland, Texas, within Hockley County. It covers approximately 482.84 square miles and serves a population of 15,489 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79336

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $124,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $51,257. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79336 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,489

population

482.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79336 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79336

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79336. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Levelland	Acceptable
Levelland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79358 Ropesville (13.6 mi) 79313 Anton (14.4 mi) 79407 Lubbock (17.9 mi) 79353 Pep (18.5 mi) 79345 Meadow (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	15,489
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	219

Geography
Land area	482.84 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	33.6068
Longitude	-102.3465
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	53.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	17.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

15,489

Population

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$51,257

Median household income

$28,311

Per capita income

$124,200

Median home value

$758

Median monthly rent

71.6%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

5,059

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

524

Under 5

526

433

5–9

435

652

10–14

655

614

15–19

617

562

20–24

565

1,073

25–34

1,079

930

35–44

935

791

45–54

795

498

55–59

501

467

60–64

470

727

65–74

731

275

75–84

277

178

85+

179

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,903	25.2%
18 and over	11,586	74.8%
65 and over	2,367	15.3%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.2%

Hispanic or Latino 20.2%

Two or more races 14%

Other race 7.2%

Black or African American 2.7%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	10,712	55.2%
Hispanic or Latino	3,916	20.2%
Two or more races	2,722	14%
Other race	1,404	7.2%
Black or African American	527	2.7%
Asian	77	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	47	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	53.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	17.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$51,257

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.5%

$50k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,200
Median rent / month	$758
Owner occupied	71.6%
Renter occupied	28.4%
Vacant	13.1%
Single-family detached	77.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	19.9%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	16.1%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	56.7%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.9%
Electricity	37.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.8%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,969	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	285	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	974	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,615	27.6%
Households with children under 18	2,153	36.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,733	29.7%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	26.2%
Married	54.2%	49.6%
Separated	3.9%	2.1%
Widowed	3.1%	12.9%
Divorced	9.0%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	419	10.1%
Kindergarten	75	1.8%
Elementary school	1,829	43.9%
High school	836	20.1%
College / grad school	1,007	24.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Agriculture & mining 14.1%

Retail trade 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Construction 6.6%

Other services 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Professional & management 4.4%

Public administration 4.0%

Information 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	16.3%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 19.2%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 34.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.2%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	34.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	49.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	534	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	46.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	19.0%
Uninsured under 19	10.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,439	93.2%
Spanish	1,239	8.6%
Other Indo-European	1,217	8.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.1%
Other languages	10	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,004	90.4%
Born in same state	13,856	89.5%
Born in different state	11,800	76.2%
Foreign born	148	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	1,485	9.6%
Not a US citizen	437	29.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,814	11.7%
Italian	1,088	7%
French	940	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	89	0.6%
Dutch	8	0.1%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	91.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79336

What city is ZIP code 79336 in?

ZIP code 79336 is primarily assigned to Levelland, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79336 in?

ZIP code 79336 falls within Hockley County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79336?

16% of residents in ZIP code 79336 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79336?

The median home value in ZIP code 79336 is $124,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 79336?

ZIP code 79336 has an estimated population of 15,489 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79336?

The median household income in ZIP code 79336 is $51,257, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79336 in?

ZIP code 79336 observes the CST timezone.