79343 ZIP Code — Lorenzo, TX

Crosby County, Texas

ZIP code 79343 is located in Lorenzo, Texas, within Crosby County. It covers approximately 128.63 square miles and serves a population of 1,443 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79343

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 $113,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,250. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 79343 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,443

population

128.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79343 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79343

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79343. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lorenzo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79357 Ralls (8 mi) 79329 Idalou (12.6 mi) 79364 Slaton (14.3 mi) 79322 Crosbyton (16.5 mi) 79403 Lubbock (16.6 mi) 79404 Lubbock (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	1,443
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	128.63 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	33.6130
Longitude	-101.4736
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	47.1%	55.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	30.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	10.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	3.2%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,443

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$61,250

Median household income

$27,995

Per capita income

$113,100

Median home value

$442

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

26.5%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

521

Housing units

21.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

121

35–44

113

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	328	22.7%
18 and over	1,115	77.3%
65 and over	267	18.5%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.7%

Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

Two or more races 8%

Other race 6.5%

Black or African American 1.7%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,167	71.7%
Hispanic or Latino	185	11.4%
Two or more races	130	8%
Other race	106	6.5%
Black or African American	27	1.7%
Asian	13	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	55.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	30.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	10.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	3.2%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	23.4%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$61,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 32.5%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 8.4%

$300k–$500k 20.1%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,100
Median rent / month	$442
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	76.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	33.8%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	40.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.0%
Electricity	43.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Fuel oil	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	334	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	68	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	117	22.3%
Households with children under 18	181	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	183	34.9%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	28.7%
Married	65.3%	56.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	1.9%	3.3%
Divorced	8.7%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 30.2%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.4%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.1%
Kindergarten	30	10.3%
Elementary school	89	30.6%
High school	143	49.1%
College / grad school	20	6.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 17.4%

Education & healthcare 13.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.6%

Retail trade 10.1%

Professional & management 8.2%

Construction 8.0%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Other services 4.9%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.4%
Government	26.1%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 26.5%

Under 18 years 56.1%

18 and over 17.8%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 62.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	36.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	47.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.9%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	49.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.8%
Public insurance	39.8%
No insurance	19.3%
Uninsured under 19	25.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,364	94.5%
Spanish	74	5.4%
Other Indo-European	61	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	13	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,350	93.6%
Born in same state	1,297	89.9%
Born in different state	969	67.2%
Foreign born	53	3.7%
Naturalized citizen	93	6.4%
Not a US citizen	34	36.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	63	4.4%
French	24	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	1.7%
German	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79343

What city is ZIP code 79343 in?

ZIP code 79343 is primarily assigned to Lorenzo, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79343 in?

ZIP code 79343 falls within Crosby County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79343?

27% of residents in ZIP code 79343 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79343 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 79343 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79343?

The median home value in ZIP code 79343 is $113,100.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 79343?

Health data for ZIP code 79343 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 79343 in?

ZIP code 79343 observes the CST timezone.