79355 ZIP Code — Plains, TX

Yoakum County, Texas

ZIP code 79355 is located in Plains, Texas, within Yoakum County. It covers approximately 404.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,573 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79355

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 $124,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $79,340.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

1,573

population

404.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79355 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79355

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79355. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Plains	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79323 Denver City (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,573
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	501

Geography
Land area	404.71 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.1983
Longitude	-102.8287
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	37.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	31.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	22.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	8.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,573

Population

People per sq mi

34.1

Median age

$79,340

Median household income

$33,854

Per capita income

$124,200

Median home value

$882

Median monthly rent

52.2%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

451

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

109

35–44

128

45–54

147

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	496	31.5%
18 and over	1,077	68.5%
65 and over	194	12.3%
Median age	34.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.4%

Two or more races 19.4%

Hispanic or Latino 19%

Other race 5.2%

Asian 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,056	54.4%
Two or more races	377	19.4%
Hispanic or Latino	368	19%
Other race	100	5.2%
Asian	40	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	37.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	31.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	22.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	8.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 1.6%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 25.2%

$75k–$100k 31.9%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	1.6%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	25.2%
$75k–$100k	31.9%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$79,340

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.8%

$50k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 23.4%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,200
Median rent / month	$882
Owner occupied	52.2%
Renter occupied	47.8%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	78.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	18.4%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	62.9%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.7%
Electricity	39.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	340	54.6%
Cohabiting couple	17	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	96	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	170	27.3%
Households with children under 18	301	48.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	187	30.0%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.6%	20.7%
Married	66.7%	46.1%
Separated	3.9%	4.8%
Widowed	2.7%	7.0%
Divorced	10.1%	21.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 22.2%

Some college, no degree 34.6%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	4.4%
Kindergarten	22	6.0%
Elementary school	169	46.3%
High school	133	36.4%
College / grad school	25	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 29.5%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Wholesale trade 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Construction 10.1%

Retail trade 8.1%

Public administration 7.1%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Information 1.5%

Professional & management 0.8%

Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.8%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	26.1%
Natural resources & construction	28.3%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.7%
Carpool	15.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.5%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 14.7%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 12.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.7%
Retirement income	16.1%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	36.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.7%
Visited dentist	49.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	41.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.4%
Public insurance	23.4%
No insurance	26.9%
Uninsured under 19	26.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,409	89.6%
Spanish	236	16.7%
Other Indo-European	224	15.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,293	82.2%
Born in same state	1,284	81.6%
Born in different state	1,073	68.2%
Foreign born	9	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	280	17.8%
Not a US citizen	31	11.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	155	9.9%
Italian	46	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	45	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	97.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79355

What city is ZIP code 79355 in?

ZIP code 79355 is primarily assigned to Plains, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79355 in?

ZIP code 79355 falls within Yoakum County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79355 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 79355 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79355?

The median home value in ZIP code 79355 is $124,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 79355?

ZIP code 79355 has an estimated population of 1,573 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79355?

The median household income in ZIP code 79355 is $79,340, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79355 in?

ZIP code 79355 observes the CST timezone.