79360 ZIP Code — Seminole, TX

Gaines County, Texas

ZIP code 79360 is located in Seminole, Texas, within Gaines County. It covers approximately 918.60 square miles and serves a population of 16,858 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.

About ZIP code 79360

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,607.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 32% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 79360 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

16,858

population

918.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79360 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79360

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79360. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Seminole	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79359 Seagraves (9.4 mi) 79342 Loop (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,858
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	918.60 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	32.7409
Longitude	-102.6338
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	432

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	39.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	31.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	23.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.8%	5.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

16,858

Population

People per sq mi

29.0

Median age

$81,607

Median household income

$28,326

Per capita income

$192,800

Median home value

$811

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

4,502

Housing units

10.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

946

Under 5

884

990

5–9

925

730

10–14

683

662

15–19

619

682

20–24

637

1,134

25–34

1,059

1,196

35–44

1,118

918

45–54

858

434

55–59

405

374

60–64

349

456

65–74

427

157

75–84

146

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,122	36.3%
18 and over	10,736	63.7%
65 and over	1,255	7.4%
Median age	29.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.8%

Hispanic or Latino 12%

Two or more races 9.6%

Other race 2.8%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	14,147	73.8%
Hispanic or Latino	2,308	12%
Two or more races	1,846	9.6%
Other race	542	2.8%
Asian	185	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	103	0.5%
Black or African American	35	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	39.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	31.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	23.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.8%	5.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	12.3%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$81,607

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 31.2%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,800
Median rent / month	$811
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	67.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	23.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	12.5%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	19.9%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	17.8%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	18.7%
2 vehicles	49.3%
3 or more	28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.3%
Electricity	73.6%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,676	71.5%
Cohabiting couple	159	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	755	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	553	10.8%
Households with children under 18	2,227	43.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	932	18.1%
Average household size	3.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	19.9%
Married	61.5%	69.0%
Separated	2.4%	3.5%
Widowed	1.2%	4.9%
Divorced	9.3%	2.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 31.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 7.9%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	58.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	248	6.1%
Kindergarten	105	2.6%
Elementary school	2,634	64.7%
High school	958	23.5%
College / grad school	125	3.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 19.6%

Construction 17.7%

Transportation & utilities 12.1%

Education & healthcare 10.0%

Professional & management 6.8%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Retail trade 5.5%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Public administration 3.4%

Information 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Other services 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.3%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	29.0%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.0%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	19.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.7%
Carpool	22.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 13.6%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 40.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.6%
Retirement income	12.0%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	20.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	20.7%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	34.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.7%
Visited dentist	46.9%
Cholesterol screening	83.2%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	427	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	53.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.5%
Public insurance	27.2%
No insurance	31.5%
Uninsured under 19	26.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,028	89.1%
Spanish	4,012	26.7%
Other Indo-European	1,370	9.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2,630	17.5%
Other languages	12	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,502	74.2%
Born in same state	12,146	72.0%
Born in different state	10,090	59.9%
Foreign born	356	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	4,356	25.8%
Not a US citizen	1,796	41.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,182	7%
Italian	635	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	387	2.3%
English	43	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.5%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79360

What city is ZIP code 79360 in?

ZIP code 79360 is primarily assigned to Seminole, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79360 in?

ZIP code 79360 falls within Gaines County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79360 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 79360 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 79360?

Approximately 27% of households in ZIP code 79360 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79360?

11% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 79360?

The median home value in ZIP code 79360 is $192,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 79360 in?

ZIP code 79360 observes the CST timezone.