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Gaines County
Loop, TX
79342
79342 ZIP Code — Loop, TX
Gaines County, Texas
ZIP code 79342 is located in
Loop ,
Texas ,
within Gaines County .
It covers approximately 104.03 square miles and serves a population of
362 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79342
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $98,068. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 79342 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Loop
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
362
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
165
Geography
Land area
104.03 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
32.9079
Longitude
-102.3992
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
25.4%
39.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
31.7%
31.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
42.3%
23.8%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.7%
5.9%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$98,068
Median household income
$118,400
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 79 21.8% 18 and over 283 78.2% 65 and over 113 31.2% Median age 48.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 277 62% Hispanic or Latino 85 19% Other race 76 17% Two or more races 9 2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
25.4%
39.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
31.7%
31.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
42.3%
23.8%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.7%
5.9%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.0% $15k–$25k 3.2% $25k–$35k 16.8% $35k–$50k 15.2% $50k–$75k 1.6% $75k–$100k 12.0% $100k–$150k 20.8% $200k+ 22.4% Median income $98,068
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $118,400 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 96.8% Renter occupied 3.2% Vacant 9.4% Single-family detached 98.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.4% Median rooms 6.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.86
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 1.4% 1990–1999 13.8% 1980–1989 24.6% 1970–1979 9.4% 1960–1969 23.9% 1950–1959 14.5% 1940–1949 12.3% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 1.4% 3 bedrooms 65.9% 4 bedrooms 32.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 32.0% 2 vehicles 16.8% 3 or more 51.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 40.0% Electricity 49.6% Propane / LP gas 10.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 100 80.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 6 4.8% Female householder, no spouse 19 15.2% Households with children under 18 35 28.0% Households with seniors (65+) 70 56.0% Average household size 2.80
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.6% 9.3% Married 71.2% 75.5% Separated 0.7% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 15.2% Divorced 1.4% 0.0%
Education
Less than 9th grade
26.9%
Some college, no degree
13.9%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 63.7% Bachelor's or higher 9.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 16.9% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 36 50.7% High school 8 11.3% College / grad school 15 21.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
28.4%
Transportation & utilities
20.4%
Education & healthcare
20.4%
Professional & management
6.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.1% Service 12.3% Sales & office 22.2% Natural resources & construction 22.2% Production & transportation 19.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.2% Government 24.1% Self-employed 3.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.6% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.6% Walk 3.1% Work from home 6.2% Other means 7.5% Avg commute (minutes) 17.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.0%
Female-led households
71.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.0% Retirement income 31.2% Supplemental Security 11.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 8.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 39.4% High cholesterol 38.0% Diabetes 15.2% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 26.9% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 9.5% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.3% Binge drinking 17.1% No physical activity 32.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.8% Depression 22.5% Fair or poor health 24.4% Poor mental health 16.4% Poor physical health 14.9% No health insurance 36.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.9% Visited dentist 44.6% Cholesterol screening 87.7% Teeth loss 20.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 16 5.7%
Disability % Any disability 13.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 4.7% 65 and over 37.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.4% Public insurance 37.0% No insurance 16.0% Uninsured under 19 21.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 332 91.7% Spanish 55 16.6% Other Indo-European 55 16.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 281 77.6% Born in same state 279 77.1% Born in different state 230 63.5% Foreign born 2 0.6% Naturalized citizen 81 22.4% Not a US citizen 14 17.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 72 19.9% Arab 65 18%
Ancestry Count % French 22 6.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.5% Internet access 88.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79342
What city is ZIP code 79342 in?
ZIP code 79342 is primarily assigned to Loop, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79342 in?
ZIP code 79342 falls within Gaines County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79342 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 79342 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 79342 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 79342 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79342?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79342?
19% of residents in ZIP code 79342 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 79342 in?
ZIP code 79342 observes the CST timezone.
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