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Lamb County
Sudan, TX
79371
79371 ZIP Code — Sudan, TX
Lamb County, Texas
ZIP code 79371 is located in
Sudan ,
Texas ,
within Lamb County .
It covers approximately 337.52 square miles and serves a population of
1,387 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79371
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $104,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $68,650. 33% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 79371 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,387
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
279
Geography
Land area
337.52 sq mi
Water area
0.14 sq mi
Latitude
34.1107
Longitude
-102.5154
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.1%
53.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
40.7%
32.1%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
12.1%
12.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.1%
1.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$68,650
Median household income
$104,000
Median home value
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 367 26.5% 18 and over 1,020 73.5% 65 and over 253 18.2% Median age 33.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
2.2%
Black or African American
1.2%
Group Count % White 1,154 75.7% Hispanic or Latino 137 9% Two or more races 100 6.6% Other race 57 3.7% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 34 2.2% Asian 24 1.6% Black or African American 18 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.1%
53.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
40.7%
32.1%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
12.1%
12.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.1%
1.7%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.8% $10k–$15k 6.7% $15k–$25k 1.5% $25k–$35k 7.3% $35k–$50k 13.7% $50k–$75k 31.5% $75k–$100k 11.5% $100k–$150k 14.2% $150k–$200k 4.2% $200k+ 5.4% Median income $68,650
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $104,000 Median rent / month $907 Owner occupied 81.3% Renter occupied 18.7% Vacant 21.0% Single-family detached 84.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.5% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.62
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.9% 2000–2009 2.3% 1990–1999 5.3% 1980–1989 9.1% 1970–1979 16.7% 1960–1969 21.7% 1950–1959 19.0% 1940–1949 8.8% 1939 or earlier 9.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.3% 1 bedroom 1.5% 2 bedrooms 22.9% 3 bedrooms 60.2% 4 bedrooms 13.1% 5+ bedrooms 2.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.8% 1 vehicle 12.7% 2 vehicles 49.0% 3 or more 32.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 30.4% Electricity 54.4% Propane / LP gas 10.2% Wood 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 244 46.9% Cohabiting couple 7 1.3% Male householder, no spouse 155 29.8% Female householder, no spouse 114 21.9% Households with children under 18 185 35.6% Households with seniors (65+) 165 31.7% Average household size 2.67
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 40.4% 20.4% Married 41.4% 51.0% Separated 9.3% 1.9% Widowed 1.5% 18.7% Divorced 7.5% 8.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
2.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.7% Bachelor's or higher 16.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 14 4.5% Kindergarten 23 7.5% Elementary school 144 46.8% High school 102 33.1% College / grad school 25 8.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
25.9%
Agriculture & mining
18.1%
Education & healthcare
17.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Professional & management
4.3%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Public administration
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.1% Service 12.8% Sales & office 16.2% Natural resources & construction 18.8% Production & transportation 23.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.5% Government 9.6% Self-employed 8.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.2% Carpool 10.1% Public transit 0.3% Walk 1.0% Work from home 2.7% Other means 2.7% Avg commute (minutes) 22.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
26.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.9% Retirement income 12.1% Supplemental Security 1.7% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.4% High blood pressure 38.9% High cholesterol 38.2% Diabetes 14.2% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 27.1% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.1% Binge drinking 16.6% No physical activity 29.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.6% Depression 22.5% Fair or poor health 21.7% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 13.7% No health insurance 31.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.1% Visited dentist 49.7% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 18.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 57 5.6%
Disability % Any disability 12.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 8.3% 65 and over 43.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 54.2% Public insurance 32.7% No insurance 25.9% Uninsured under 19 11.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,294 93.3% Spanish 51 3.9% Other Indo-European 46 3.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 5 0.4% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,329 95.8% Born in same state 1,302 93.9% Born in different state 1,081 77.9% Foreign born 27 1.9% Naturalized citizen 58 4.2% Not a US citizen 24 41.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 123 8.9% Italian 85 6.1% French 81 5.8%
Ancestry Count % English 15 1.1% Polish 4 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.5% Internet access 91.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79371
What city is ZIP code 79371 in?
ZIP code 79371 is primarily assigned to Sudan, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79371 in?
ZIP code 79371 falls within Lamb County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79371 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 79371 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79371?
The median home value in ZIP code 79371 is $104,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 79371?
ZIP code 79371 has an estimated population of 1,387 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79371?
The median household income in ZIP code 79371 is $68,650, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79371 in?
ZIP code 79371 observes the CST timezone.
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