79073 ZIP Code — Plainview, TX

Hale County, Texas

ZIP code 79073 is located in Plainview, Texas, within Hale County. It covers approximately 3.00 square miles and serves a population of 16 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

population

3.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79073 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79073

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79073. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Plainview	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	16
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	189

Geography
Land area	3.00 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.1844
Longitude	-101.7065
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

Population

People per sq mi

14.5

Median age

Median household income

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

35–44

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	10	62.5%
18 and over	6	37.5%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	14.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	16	100%

Household income

$35k–$50k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	50.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	5.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	100.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	50.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	50.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	100.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	3	100.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	5.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	100.0%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 100.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	100.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	30.0%
Elementary school	7	70.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	100.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	100.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	100.0%
Public insurance	0.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16	100.0%
Born in same state	16	100.0%
Born in different state	16	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	81.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	18.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	18.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79073

What city is ZIP code 79073 in?

ZIP code 79073 is primarily assigned to Plainview, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79073 in?

ZIP code 79073 falls within Hale County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79073?

100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 79073 family-oriented?

63% of residents in ZIP code 79073 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the population of ZIP code 79073?

ZIP code 79073 has an estimated population of 16 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79073 in?

ZIP code 79073 observes the CST timezone.