79347 ZIP Code — Muleshoe, TX

Bailey County, Texas

ZIP code 79347 is located in Muleshoe, Texas, within Bailey County. It covers approximately 684.02 square miles and serves a population of 7,182 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79347

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $70,509.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

33% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 27% of households.

7,182

population

684.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79347 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79347

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79347. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Muleshoe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79324 Enochs (17.2 mi) 79371 Sudan (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	7,182
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	684.02 sq mi
Water area	1.10 sq mi
Latitude	34.0924
Longitude	-102.8304
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	44.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	40.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	12.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,182

Population

People per sq mi

30.2

Median age

$70,509

Median household income

$30,289

Per capita income

$113,900

Median home value

$668

Median monthly rent

71.4%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

1,975

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

282

Under 5

313

191

5–9

213

279

10–14

309

328

15–19

365

200

20–24

223

660

25–34

732

385

35–44

427

258

45–54

286

193

55–59

214

221

60–64

246

194

65–74

216

136

75–84

151

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,966	27.4%
18 and over	5,216	72.6%
65 and over	857	11.9%
Median age	30.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67%

Hispanic or Latino 14.8%

Other race 11.6%

Two or more races 4.4%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,651	67%
Hispanic or Latino	1,252	14.8%
Other race	979	11.6%
Two or more races	368	4.4%
Asian	72	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	70	0.8%
Black or African American	42	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	44.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	40.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	12.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$70,509

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.8%

$50k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 30.2%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,900
Median rent / month	$668
Owner occupied	71.4%
Renter occupied	28.6%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	9.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	22.6%
1960–1969	20.7%
1950–1959	19.0%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	14.1%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	7.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.6%
1 vehicle	32.3%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.6%
Electricity	27.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	916	45.3%
Cohabiting couple	215	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	404	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	488	24.1%
Households with children under 18	775	38.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	592	29.3%
Average household size	3.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.4%	42.6%
Married	41.2%	45.0%
Separated	0.1%	0.4%
Widowed	2.3%	7.6%
Divorced	8.0%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.4%

Some HS, no diploma 16.6%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	2.1%
Kindergarten	179	12.8%
Elementary school	578	41.3%
High school	497	35.6%
College / grad school	115	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.5%

Agriculture & mining 20.1%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 3.7%

Professional & management 3.5%

Construction 3.1%

Information 2.0%

Public administration 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	6.7%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	22.3%
Production & transportation	29.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.9%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.0%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	16.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 14.4%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 16.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.9%
Retirement income	15.8%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	21.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	37.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.2%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	1.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	29.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.0%
Public insurance	31.6%
No insurance	32.8%
Uninsured under 19	43.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,587	91.7%
Spanish	1,764	26.8%
Other Indo-European	1,751	26.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,140	71.6%
Born in same state	5,134	71.5%
Born in different state	4,054	56.4%
Foreign born	6	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	2,042	28.4%
Not a US citizen	362	17.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	247	3.4%
Arab	235	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	121	1.7%
Polish	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.2%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79347

What city is ZIP code 79347 in?

ZIP code 79347 is primarily assigned to Muleshoe, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79347 in?

ZIP code 79347 falls within Bailey County, Texas.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 79347?

Approximately 27% of households in ZIP code 79347 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79347?

The median home value in ZIP code 79347 is $113,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 79347?

ZIP code 79347 has an estimated population of 7,182 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79347?

The median household income in ZIP code 79347 is $70,509, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79347 in?

ZIP code 79347 observes the CST timezone.