79027 ZIP Code — Dimmitt, TX

Castro County, Texas

ZIP code 79027 is located in Dimmitt, Texas, within Castro County. It covers approximately 347.31 square miles and serves a population of 4,720 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79027

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $103,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $63,933. 31% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

4,720

population

347.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79027 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79027

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79027. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dimmitt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79063 Nazareth (8.8 mi) 79043 Hart (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	4,720
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	347.31 sq mi
Water area	2.28 sq mi
Latitude	34.5306
Longitude	-102.2619
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	52.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	31.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	13.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,720

Population

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$63,933

Median household income

$25,607

Per capita income

$103,200

Median home value

$844

Median monthly rent

61.7%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

1,328

Housing units

24.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

159

Under 5

155

194

5–9

188

187

10–14

182

254

15–19

248

149

20–24

145

280

25–34

273

227

35–44

221

262

45–54

254

120

55–59

117

154

60–64

150

267

65–74

260

132

75–84

128

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,294	27.4%
18 and over	3,426	72.6%
65 and over	801	17.0%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.3%

Hispanic or Latino 22.2%

Two or more races 19%

Other race 6.3%

Asian 0.9%

Black or African American 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,049	50.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1,346	22.2%
Two or more races	1,154	19%
Other race	383	6.3%
Asian	55	0.9%
Black or African American	54	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	52.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	31.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	13.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	21.7%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$63,933

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.2%

$50k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 31.0%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 9.9%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,200
Median rent / month	$844
Owner occupied	61.7%
Renter occupied	38.3%
Vacant	21.0%
Single-family detached	70.9%
Large apartment buildings	5.7%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	21.9%
1950–1959	22.3%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	38.6%
2 vehicles	28.7%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.7%
Electricity	35.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	815	54.2%
Cohabiting couple	60	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	180	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	450	29.9%
Households with children under 18	561	37.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	442	29.4%
Average household size	3.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	24.3%
Married	51.4%	48.7%
Separated	7.1%	2.6%
Widowed	2.8%	10.0%
Divorced	10.0%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 18.0%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.4%
Bachelor's or higher	24.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	62	4.6%
Kindergarten	30	2.2%
Elementary school	686	50.8%
High school	402	29.8%
College / grad school	171	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Retail trade 20.1%

Professional & management 13.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Construction 5.8%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Public administration 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.3%
Service	22.8%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.0%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	17.8%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.5

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 50.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	8.5%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	40.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.8%
Visited dentist	48.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	298	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	19.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.3%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	18.4%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,406	93.3%
Spanish	431	9.8%
Other Indo-European	400	9.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	31	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,008	84.9%
Born in same state	3,993	84.6%
Born in different state	3,358	71.1%
Foreign born	15	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	712	15.1%
Not a US citizen	240	33.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	279	5.9%
French	167	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	75	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79027

What city is ZIP code 79027 in?

ZIP code 79027 is primarily assigned to Dimmitt, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79027 in?

ZIP code 79027 falls within Castro County, Texas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79027?

The median home value in ZIP code 79027 is $103,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 79027?

ZIP code 79027 has an estimated population of 4,720 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79027?

The median household income in ZIP code 79027 is $63,933, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79027 in?

ZIP code 79027 observes the CST timezone.