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Lamb County
Littlefield, TX
79339
79339 ZIP Code — Littlefield, TX
Lamb County, Texas
ZIP code 79339 is located in
Littlefield ,
Texas ,
within Lamb County .
It covers approximately 334.85 square miles and serves a population of
6,704 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79339
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 $76,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $49,444. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 17 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 79339 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 08/2026
Population
Total population
6,704
Population density
20 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
279
Geography
Land area
334.85 sq mi
Water area
0.62 sq mi
Latitude
33.9411
Longitude
-102.2614
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.9%
53.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
29.4%
32.1%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
12.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.8%
1.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$49,444
Median household income
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,922 28.7% 18 and over 4,782 71.3% 65 and over 1,161 17.3% Median age 36.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.6%
Group Count % White 5,435 72.5% Two or more races 806 10.8% Hispanic or Latino 788 10.5% Black or African American 273 3.6% Other race 176 2.3% Asian 14 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.9%
53.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
29.4%
32.1%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
12.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.8%
1.7%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.8% $10k–$15k 7.1% $15k–$25k 8.6% $25k–$35k 11.8% $35k–$50k 14.1% $50k–$75k 16.8% $75k–$100k 13.3% $100k–$150k 12.0% $150k–$200k 2.2% $200k+ 5.2% Median income $49,444
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $76,400 Median rent / month $806 Owner occupied 70.1% Renter occupied 29.9% Vacant 18.5% Single-family detached 81.1% Large apartment buildings 0.2% Mobile homes 8.5% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.78
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.2% 2000–2009 5.8% 1990–1999 5.3% 1980–1989 13.3% 1970–1979 16.7% 1960–1969 23.6% 1950–1959 19.7% 1940–1949 5.0% 1939 or earlier 7.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.6% 1 bedroom 6.3% 2 bedrooms 20.6% 3 bedrooms 63.0% 4 bedrooms 6.6% 5+ bedrooms 2.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.9% 1 vehicle 30.2% 2 vehicles 43.5% 3 or more 22.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 62.5% Electricity 33.4% Propane / LP gas 1.4% No fuel used 1.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,128 45.2% Cohabiting couple 116 4.6% Male householder, no spouse 515 20.6% Female householder, no spouse 739 29.6% Households with children under 18 936 37.5% Households with seniors (65+) 720 28.8% Average household size 2.65
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.6% 30.9% Married 48.6% 44.1% Separated 3.4% 2.5% Widowed 2.4% 12.8% Divorced 7.9% 9.8%
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.8%
Some HS, no diploma
12.0%
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
3.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 75.2% Bachelor's or higher 13.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 69 4.3% Kindergarten 56 3.5% Elementary school 948 59.6% High school 347 21.8% College / grad school 170 10.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.9%
Agriculture & mining
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Professional & management
5.5%
Public administration
2.9%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.0% Service 16.0% Sales & office 15.3% Natural resources & construction 13.5% Production & transportation 22.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.3% Government 14.1% Self-employed 9.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.1% Carpool 15.6% Public transit 0.4% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.4% Other means 3.5% Avg commute (minutes) 16.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
55.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.3% Retirement income 18.7% Supplemental Security 10.6% Cash public assistance 0.4% Food stamps / SNAP 19.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.3% High blood pressure 40.3% High cholesterol 37.0% Diabetes 17.0% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 27.0% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 9.9% Cancer 6.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.0% Binge drinking 15.9% No physical activity 36.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.9% Depression 23.0% Fair or poor health 27.8% Poor mental health 17.3% Poor physical health 16.3% No health insurance 38.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.8% Visited dentist 40.9% Cholesterol screening 86.5% Teeth loss 22.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 286 6.0%
Disability % Any disability 16.4% Under 18 0.4% 18–64 years 15.3% 65 and over 47.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 48.5% Public insurance 39.3% No insurance 22.5% Uninsured under 19 12.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 6,198 92.5% Spanish 588 9.5% Other Indo-European 588 9.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,162 91.9% Born in same state 6,138 91.6% Born in different state 5,580 83.2% Foreign born 24 0.4% Naturalized citizen 542 8.1% Not a US citizen 89 16.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 446 6.7% Italian 298 4.4%
Ancestry Count % French 249 3.7% English 41 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.3% Internet access 82.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79339
What city is ZIP code 79339 in?
ZIP code 79339 is primarily assigned to Littlefield, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79339 in?
ZIP code 79339 falls within Lamb County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79339?
13% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 79339?
17% of residents in ZIP code 79339 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79339?
The median home value in ZIP code 79339 is $76,400.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 79339?
Health data for ZIP code 79339 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 79339 in?
ZIP code 79339 observes the CST timezone.
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