79358 ZIP Code — Ropesville, TX

Hockley County, Texas

ZIP code 79358 is located in Ropesville, Texas, within Hockley County. It covers approximately 125.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,412 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79358

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $75,417. 36% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

32% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

1,412

population

125.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79358 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79358

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79358. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ropesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79382 Wolfforth (9.1 mi) 79407 Lubbock (11.1 mi) 79424 Lubbock (12.9 mi) 79336 Levelland (13.6 mi) 79345 Meadow (13.8 mi) 79416 Lubbock (14.9 mi) 79414 Lubbock (15.5 mi) 79413 Lubbock (17.3 mi) 79410 Lubbock (17.5 mi) 79409 Lubbock (18.5 mi) 79363 Shallowater (18.6 mi) 79406 Lubbock (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,412
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	219

Geography
Land area	125.71 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	33.4710
Longitude	-102.1758
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	38.4%	53.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	17.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	10.1%	2.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,412

Population

People per sq mi

30.0

Median age

$75,417

Median household income

$39,497

Per capita income

$206,300

Median home value

$883

Median monthly rent

69.9%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

349

Housing units

27.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	491	34.8%
18 and over	921	65.2%
65 and over	188	13.3%
Median age	30.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.1%

Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

Two or more races 14.1%

Other race 2.8%

Black or African American 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,097	65.1%
Hispanic or Latino	274	16.3%
Two or more races	237	14.1%
Other race	48	2.8%
Black or African American	17	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	53.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	17.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	10.1%	2.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 8.3%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	8.3%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	8.5%
Median income	$75,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%

$50k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 14.0%

$500k–$1M 14.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,300
Median rent / month	$883
Owner occupied	69.9%
Renter occupied	30.1%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	83.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	24.0%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	50.1%
4 bedrooms	23.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	25.5%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.6%
Electricity	57.1%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	272	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	49	10.7%
Male householder, no spouse	76	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	62	13.5%
Households with children under 18	130	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	140	30.5%
Average household size	3.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.1%	28.4%
Married	65.9%	54.9%
Separated	2.7%	0.7%
Widowed	3.1%	8.0%
Divorced	14.1%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 20.7%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.0%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.1%
Bachelor's or higher	27.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	2.3%
Kindergarten	39	8.0%
Elementary school	248	50.8%
High school	44	9.0%
College / grad school	146	29.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Retail trade 18.1%

Agriculture & mining 15.0%

Finance & real estate 11.1%

Other services 11.1%

Construction 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Professional & management 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Manufacturing 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	31.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 7.7%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 32.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	28.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	52.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	62.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.1%
Public insurance	27.1%
No insurance	31.5%
Uninsured under 19	49.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,265	89.6%
Spanish	63	5.0%
Other Indo-European	17	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	46	3.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,389	98.4%
Born in same state	1,386	98.2%
Born in different state	1,245	88.2%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	23	1.6%
Not a US citizen	11	47.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	255	18.1%
Italian	212	15%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	132	9.3%
English	28	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.5%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79358

What city is ZIP code 79358 in?

ZIP code 79358 is primarily assigned to Ropesville, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79358 in?

ZIP code 79358 falls within Hockley County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79358 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 79358 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 79358 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 79358 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 79358?

ZIP code 79358 has an estimated population of 1,412 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79358?

The median home value in ZIP code 79358 is $206,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 79358 in?

ZIP code 79358 observes the CST timezone.