79316 ZIP Code — Brownfield, TX

Terry County, Texas

ZIP code 79316 is located in Brownfield, Texas, within Terry County. It covers approximately 470.10 square miles and serves a population of 10,109 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79316

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $103,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $41,698. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79316 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

10,109

population

470.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79316 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79316

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79316. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brownfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79345 Meadow (14.3 mi) 79342 Loop (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	10,109
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	445

Geography
Land area	470.10 sq mi
Water area	0.86 sq mi
Latitude	33.1146
Longitude	-102.3352
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	59.0%	57.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	25.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	15.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

10,109

Population

People per sq mi

35.7

Median age

$41,698

Median household income

$25,165

Per capita income

$103,300

Median home value

$762

Median monthly rent

65.5%

Home ownership

24.0%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

2,954

Housing units

9.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

334

Under 5

264

518

5–9

410

374

10–14

295

470

15–19

371

372

20–24

294

676

25–34

534

784

35–44

619

594

45–54

469

472

55–59

373

197

60–64

156

461

65–74

365

280

75–84

222

114

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,631	26.0%
18 and over	7,478	74.0%
65 and over	1,533	15.2%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.1%

Hispanic or Latino 23%

Two or more races 20.5%

Black or African American 4.1%

Other race 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,450	49.1%
Hispanic or Latino	3,019	23%
Two or more races	2,695	20.5%
Black or African American	534	4.1%
Other race	377	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	0.2%
Asian	24	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.0%	57.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	25.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	15.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 10.8%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 21.2%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.8%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	21.2%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$41,698

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.6%

$50k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 29.1%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,300
Median rent / month	$762
Owner occupied	65.5%
Renter occupied	34.5%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	83.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	25.6%
1950–1959	22.6%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	64.6%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	40.7%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.8%
Electricity	41.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,513	40.6%
Cohabiting couple	234	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	822	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,155	31.0%
Households with children under 18	1,225	32.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	971	26.1%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.5%	30.4%
Married	41.6%	44.5%
Separated	3.3%	5.5%
Widowed	5.7%	8.5%
Divorced	7.9%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	202	8.1%
Kindergarten	281	11.2%
Elementary school	1,194	47.7%
High school	680	27.2%
College / grad school	147	5.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Agriculture & mining 19.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Retail trade 9.5%

Construction 8.2%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Public administration 5.3%

Manufacturing 4.9%

Professional & management 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Other services 2.8%

Information 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.9%
Service	25.2%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.0%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	15.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.0

Poverty

All people 24.0%

Under 18 years 41.3%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 42.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.4%
Retirement income	14.4%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	26.0%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	40.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.8%
Visited dentist	42.7%
Cholesterol screening	84.9%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	346	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	46.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.0%
Public insurance	44.9%
No insurance	20.3%
Uninsured under 19	11.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,511	94.1%
Spanish	1,016	10.7%
Other Indo-European	834	8.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	182	1.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,203	91.0%
Born in same state	9,068	89.7%
Born in different state	7,790	77.1%
Foreign born	135	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	906	9.0%
Not a US citizen	235	25.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,097	10.9%
French	422	4.2%
Italian	350	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	83	0.8%
English	13	0.1%
Polish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79316

What city is ZIP code 79316 in?

ZIP code 79316 is primarily assigned to Brownfield, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79316 in?

ZIP code 79316 falls within Terry County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79316?

24% of residents in ZIP code 79316 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79316?

10% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 79316?

The median home value in ZIP code 79316 is $103,300.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 79316?

Health data for ZIP code 79316 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 79316 in?

ZIP code 79316 observes the CST timezone.