Gaines County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
21,895
population (2021)
+24.9%
pop change since 2010
48165
FIPS code
Gaines County ZIP code map
About Gaines County
Gaines County is located in Texas and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 21,895 as of 2021,
an increase of
24.9% from 17,526 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Gaines County is 48165.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 21,895 |
| 2010 population | 17,526 |
| Change | +24.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48165 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Gaines County
ZIP codes for Gaines County, TX (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79342 | Loop | Gaines | View map |
| 79359 | Seagraves | Gaines | View map |
| 79360 | Seminole | Gaines | View map |
Demographics & statistics
20,541
Population
30.5
Median age
$77,393
Median household income
$29,088
Per capita income
$132,167
Median home value
$498
Median monthly rent
81.3%
Home ownership
16.0%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
5,683
Housing units
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,042
Under 5
1,065
1,132
5–9
1,156
798
10–14
816
804
15–19
822
731
20–24
747
1,259
25–34
1,287
1,398
35–44
1,429
1,020
45–54
1,043
575
55–59
587
476
60–64
487
563
65–74
575
282
75–84
288
79
85+
80
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,252 | 29.9% |
| 18 and over | 13,289 | 70.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,867 | 17.9% |
| Median age | 30.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.6%
Hispanic or Latino
13.5%
Two or more races
10.5%
Other race
3.5%
Black or African American
1.6%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,539 | 69.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,211 | 13.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,484 | 10.5% |
| Other race | 840 | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 390 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 185 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 103 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
9.9%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
9.9%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
6.4%
$200k+
11.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.4% |
| $200k+ | 11.0% |
| Median income | $77,393 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.8%
$50k–$100k
21.3%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
$150k–$200k
18.9%
$200k–$300k
16.8%
$300k–$500k
10.2%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,167 |
| Median rent / month | $498 |
| Owner occupied | 81.3% |
| Renter occupied | 18.7% |
| Vacant | 10.0% |
| Single-family detached | 77.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 14.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.05 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% |
| 3 or more | 38.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.0% |
| Electricity | 59.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,372 | 66.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 213 | 2.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 980 | 12.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 966 | 19.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,731 | 36.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,476 | 37.2% |
| Average household size | 2.89 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.1% | 19.1% |
| Married | 62.9% | 63.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
24.5%
Some HS, no diploma
11.3%
HS graduate
32.1%
Some college, no degree
14.1%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
7.3%
Graduate / professional
3.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 64.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 321 | 9.9% |
| Kindergarten | 122 | 1.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,106 | 54.4% |
| High school | 1,242 | 21.7% |
| College / grad school | 262 | 12.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
26.0%
Education & healthcare
16.5%
Transportation & utilities
11.6%
Construction
9.6%
Retail trade
7.0%
Professional & management
5.9%
Other services
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.3%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Manufacturing
3.1%
Public administration
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.9% |
| Service | 10.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 22.4% |
| Production & transportation | 18.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.3% |
| Government | 19.4% |
| Self-employed | 10.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.4% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Other means | 4.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.1 |
Poverty
All people
16.0%
Under 18 years
26.7%
18 and over
12.8%
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
45.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.9% |
| Retirement income | 18.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.2% |
| High cholesterol | 35.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 23.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 31.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.7% |
| Poor mental health | 17.0% |
| Poor physical health | 13.7% |
| No health insurance | 37.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.1% |
| Visited dentist | 45.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.7% |
| Teeth loss | 20.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 574 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 and over | 50.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.3% |
| Public insurance | 32.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 20.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,434 | 91.1% |
| Spanish | 4,415 | 18.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,752 | 12.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,651 | 6.1% |
| Other languages | 12 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,737 | 80.2% |
| Born in same state | 15,337 | 78.9% |
| Born in different state | 12,908 | 67.1% |
| Foreign born | 400 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,804 | 19.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,918 | 29.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,413 | 6.9% |
| Italian | 876 | 4.3% |
| French | 483 | 2.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 45 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 22 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.3% |
| Internet access | 87.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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