79359 ZIP Code — Seagraves, TX

Gaines County, Texas

ZIP code 79359 is located in Seagraves, Texas, within Gaines County. It covers approximately 340.14 square miles and serves a population of 3,321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79359

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($53,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79359 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,321

population

340.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79359 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79359

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79359. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Seagraves	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79342 Loop (8.5 mi) 79360 Seminole (9.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,321
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	340.14 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	32.8298
Longitude	-102.5117
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	52.6%	39.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	31.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	23.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	5.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,321

Population

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

$53,750

Median household income

$31,875

Per capita income

$85,300

Median home value

$684

Median monthly rent

68.7%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

1,047

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

110

Under 5

137

156

5–9

196

10–14

100

140

15–19

176

20–24

152

25–34

191

204

35–44

257

120

45–54

151

123

55–59

154

103

60–64

129

65–74

115

75–84

113

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,051	31.6%
18 and over	2,270	68.4%
65 and over	499	15.0%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.1%

Hispanic or Latino 19.8%

Two or more races 15.2%

Black or African American 8.6%

Other race 5.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,115	51.1%
Hispanic or Latino	818	19.8%
Two or more races	629	15.2%
Black or African American	355	8.6%
Other race	222	5.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	39.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	31.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	23.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	5.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 11.8%

$15k–$25k 14.3%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	11.8%
$15k–$25k	14.3%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	23.3%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$53,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.5%

$50k–$100k 32.0%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 5.9%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,300
Median rent / month	$684
Owner occupied	68.7%
Renter occupied	31.3%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	65.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	17.6%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	12.1%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	35.9%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	19.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.7%
Electricity	53.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Fuel oil	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	596	47.2%
Cohabiting couple	54	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	219	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	394	31.2%
Households with children under 18	469	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	474	37.5%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	28.0%
Married	55.9%	45.2%
Separated	3.4%	0.0%
Widowed	5.8%	12.6%
Divorced	9.0%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.0%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	6.7%
Kindergarten	17	1.9%
Elementary school	436	47.8%
High school	276	30.3%
College / grad school	122	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 30.1%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Construction 8.5%

Retail trade 6.9%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Professional & management 4.7%

Public administration 4.7%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.4%
Service	11.4%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 19.8%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 23.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.1%
Retirement income	13.1%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	11.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	41.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.6%
Visited dentist	44.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	131	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	19.3%
65 and over	60.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	32.3%
No insurance	15.1%
Uninsured under 19	14.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,074	92.6%
Spanish	348	11.3%
Other Indo-European	327	10.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,954	88.9%
Born in same state	2,912	87.7%
Born in different state	2,588	77.9%
Foreign born	42	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	367	11.1%
Not a US citizen	108	29.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	169	5.1%
Arab	166	5%
French	74	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	22	0.7%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79359

What city is ZIP code 79359 in?

ZIP code 79359 is primarily assigned to Seagraves, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79359 in?

ZIP code 79359 falls within Gaines County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79359 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 79359 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 79359 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 79359 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79359?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79359?

16% of residents in ZIP code 79359 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 79359 in?

ZIP code 79359 observes the CST timezone.