79372 ZIP Code — Sundown, TX
Hockley County, Texas
ZIP code 79372 is located in Sundown, Texas, within Hockley County. It covers approximately 15.62 square miles and serves a population of 1,483 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.
About ZIP code 79372
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $61,563.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
1,483
population
15.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79372 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79372
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79372. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sundown | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,483 |
| Population density | 95 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 219 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 15.62 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.4482 |
| Longitude | -102.4898 |
| 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 | 48.7% | 53.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.4% | 26.0% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.9% | 17.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
1,483
Population
95
People per sq mi
33.0
Median age
$61,563
Median household income
$30,122
Per capita income
$90,200
Median home value
$619
Median monthly rent
72.3%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
Unemployment
442
Housing units
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
43
Under 5
35
46
5–9
38
82
10–14
67
54
15–19
44
72
20–24
60
124
25–34
103
110
35–44
91
119
45–54
98
70
55–59
57
19
60–64
15
48
65–74
39
16
75–84
14
10
85+
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 359 | 24.2% |
| 18 and over | 1,124 | 75.8% |
| 65 and over | 136 | 9.2% |
| Median age | 33.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.7%
Two or more races
22.4%
Hispanic or Latino
22.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Other race
1.2%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,003 | 52.7% |
| Two or more races | 426 | 22.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 420 | 22.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 22 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.7% | 53.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.4% | 26.0% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.9% | 17.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
13.7%
$25k–$35k
9.9%
$35k–$50k
6.6%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
11.7%
$100k–$150k
26.7%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $61,563 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
40.8%
$50k–$100k
26.1%
$100k–$150k
8.4%
$150k–$200k
9.6%
$200k–$300k
9.9%
$300k–$500k
3.0%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $90,200 |
| Median rent / month | $619 |
| Owner occupied | 72.3% |
| Renter occupied | 27.7% |
| Vacant | 7.9% |
| Single-family detached | 57.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 30.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.78 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 25.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.2% |
| 3 or more | 22.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.2% |
| Electricity | 47.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 331 | 60.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 25 | 4.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 104 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 86 | 15.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 206 | 37.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 97 | 17.8% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.4% | 22.9% |
| Married | 53.8% | 55.0% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.0%
Some HS, no diploma
9.6%
HS graduate
37.2%
Some college, no degree
19.9%
Associate's degree
7.5%
Bachelor's degree
10.0%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 38 | 10.0% |
| Kindergarten | 14 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 212 | 55.6% |
| High school | 48 | 12.6% |
| College / grad school | 69 | 18.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.4%
Agriculture & mining
25.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Retail trade
7.9%
Professional & management
4.3%
Construction
4.2%
Other services
4.2%
Manufacturing
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Public administration
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.2% |
| Service | 18.1% |
| Sales & office | 13.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.9% |
| Production & transportation | 19.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.6% |
| Government | 16.0% |
| Self-employed | 2.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.9% |
| Carpool | 10.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 3.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.2 |
Poverty
All people
11.3%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
11.3%
Married-couple families
8.5%
Female-led households
24.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.0% |
| Retirement income | 7.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| High blood pressure | 33.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 22.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 28.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.8% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.5% |
| No health insurance | 31.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.7% |
| Visited dentist | 51.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 16.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 23 | 2.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 47.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.6% |
| Public insurance | 22.5% |
| No insurance | 26.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,405 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 61 | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 61 | 4.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,394 | 94.0% |
| Born in same state | 1,378 | 92.9% |
| Born in different state | 1,228 | 82.8% |
| Foreign born | 16 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 89 | 6.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 20 | 22.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 146 | 9.8% |
| Italian | 92 | 6.2% |
| French | 64 | 4.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 13 | 0.9% |
| English | 1 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79372
What city is ZIP code 79372 in?
ZIP code 79372 is primarily assigned to Sundown, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79372 in?
ZIP code 79372 falls within Hockley County, Texas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79372?
The median home value in ZIP code 79372 is $90,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 79372?
ZIP code 79372 has an estimated population of 1,483 residents, with a density of 95 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79372?
The median household income in ZIP code 79372 is $61,563, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79372 in?
ZIP code 79372 observes the CST timezone.