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Mitchell County
Loraine, TX
79532
79532 ZIP Code — Loraine, TX
Mitchell County, Texas
ZIP code 79532 is located in
Loraine ,
Texas ,
within Mitchell County .
It covers approximately 124.90 square miles and serves a population of
754 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 325 .
About ZIP code 79532
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 $86,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($50,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 79532 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
754
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
335
Geography
Land area
124.90 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
32.3191
Longitude
-100.7758
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
325
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.6%
53.9%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
25.6%
26.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
23.8%
13.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
7.0%
6.2%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$50,625
Median household income
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 216 28.6% 18 and over 538 71.4% 65 and over 134 17.8% Median age 36.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.3%
Group Count % White 615 75.1% Hispanic or Latino 65 7.9% Two or more races 44 5.4% Other race 37 4.5% Black or African American 27 3.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 27 3.3% Asian 4 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.6%
53.9%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
25.6%
26.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
23.8%
13.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
7.0%
6.2%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 13.9% $10k–$15k 5.8% $15k–$25k 4.1% $25k–$35k 12.6% $35k–$50k 13.3% $50k–$75k 15.0% $75k–$100k 9.5% $100k–$150k 10.5% $150k–$200k 8.8% $200k+ 6.5% Median income $50,625
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $86,500 Median rent / month $340 Owner occupied 79.3% Renter occupied 20.7% Vacant 31.3% Single-family detached 84.8% Large apartment buildings 1.4% Mobile homes 2.6% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.92
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.2% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 4.9% 1980–1989 2.3% 1970–1979 13.8% 1960–1969 14.3% 1950–1959 32.2% 1940–1949 16.8% 1939 or earlier 14.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.8% 1 bedroom 9.3% 2 bedrooms 42.3% 3 bedrooms 38.3% 4 bedrooms 4.4% 5+ bedrooms 2.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.4% 1 vehicle 49.0% 2 vehicles 26.9% 3 or more 19.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 33.7% Electricity 45.9% Propane / LP gas 15.6% Wood 2.0% No fuel used 1.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 125 42.5% Cohabiting couple 16 5.4% Male householder, no spouse 66 22.4% Female householder, no spouse 87 29.6% Households with children under 18 115 39.1% Households with seniors (65+) 102 34.7% Average household size 2.55
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.3% 31.1% Married 45.5% 37.8% Separated 0.0% 1.0% Widowed 8.2% 23.8% Divorced 11.0% 6.3%
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.0%
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.0% Bachelor's or higher 17.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 9 3.9% Elementary school 128 55.4% High school 59 25.5% College / grad school 35 15.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Agriculture & mining
17.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Professional & management
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Public administration
2.8%
Finance & real estate
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.4% Service 21.9% Sales & office 22.5% Natural resources & construction 22.2% Production & transportation 6.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.7% Government 11.1% Self-employed 20.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.2% Carpool 16.9% Public transit 4.8% Walk 0.6% Work from home 2.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 20.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
13.6%
Female-led households
16.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.6% Retirement income 23.1% Supplemental Security 5.8% Cash public assistance 1.4% Food stamps / SNAP 18.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.4% High blood pressure 37.2% High cholesterol 38.7% Diabetes 13.5% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 25.8% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 7.7% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.3% Binge drinking 17.0% No physical activity 28.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.2% Depression 21.9% Fair or poor health 19.6% Poor mental health 15.2% Poor physical health 12.5% No health insurance 29.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.9% Visited dentist 54.1% Cholesterol screening 89.6% Teeth loss 15.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 41 7.6%
Disability % Any disability 18.0% Under 18 3.2% 18–64 years 10.4% 65 and over 64.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.2% Public insurance 39.8% No insurance 13.8% Uninsured under 19 5.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 734 97.3% Spanish 35 4.8% Other Indo-European 35 4.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 748 99.2% Born in same state 747 99.1% Born in different state 708 93.9% Foreign born 1 0.1% Naturalized citizen 6 0.8% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 84 11.1% Arab 46 6.1%
Ancestry Count % French 35 4.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.0% Internet access 90.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79532
What city is ZIP code 79532 in?
ZIP code 79532 is primarily assigned to Loraine, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79532 in?
ZIP code 79532 falls within Mitchell County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79532?
19% of residents in ZIP code 79532 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79532?
The median home value in ZIP code 79532 is $86,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 79532?
ZIP code 79532 has an estimated population of 754 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79532?
The median household income in ZIP code 79532 is $50,625, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79532 in?
ZIP code 79532 observes the CST timezone.
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