79373 ZIP Code — Tahoka, TX

Lynn County, Texas

ZIP code 79373 is located in Tahoka, Texas, within Lynn County. It covers approximately 500.26 square miles and serves a population of 2,897 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79373

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $50,758. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79373 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,897

population

500.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79373 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79373

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79373. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tahoka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79381 Wilson (10.5 mi) 79351 Odonnell (13.9 mi) 79423 Lubbock (17.2 mi) 79424 Lubbock (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	2,897
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	305

Geography
Land area	500.26 sq mi
Water area	0.58 sq mi
Latitude	33.2134
Longitude	-101.8166
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.6%	53.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	22.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	19.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	4.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,897

Population

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$50,758

Median household income

$29,158

Per capita income

$109,600

Median home value

$961

Median monthly rent

71.6%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

1,012

Housing units

24.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

120

5–9

118

10–14

15–19

20–24

209

25–34

206

211

35–44

208

144

45–54

142

109

55–59

107

112

60–64

111

136

65–74

134

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	685	23.6%
18 and over	2,212	76.4%
65 and over	438	15.1%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.3%

Two or more races 17.6%

Hispanic or Latino 17.1%

Other race 2.7%

Black or African American 1.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,106	60.3%
Two or more races	615	17.6%
Hispanic or Latino	597	17.1%
Other race	94	2.7%
Black or African American	59	1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	10	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.2%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.6%	53.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	22.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	19.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	4.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 10.1%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	10.1%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$50,758

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 29.3%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,600
Median rent / month	$961
Owner occupied	71.6%
Renter occupied	28.4%
Vacant	19.8%
Single-family detached	89.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	3.5%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	20.8%
1950–1959	18.7%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.3%
Electricity	47.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	591	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	31	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	167	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	261	24.9%
Households with children under 18	316	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	337	32.1%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	24.6%
Married	56.6%	53.1%
Separated	2.5%	3.6%
Widowed	4.2%	11.1%
Divorced	5.6%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.3%
Bachelor's or higher	24.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	2.3%
Kindergarten	94	14.5%
Elementary school	280	43.1%
High school	177	27.2%
College / grad school	84	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%

Agriculture & mining 11.3%

Public administration 10.0%

Retail trade 9.8%

Construction 9.1%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Professional & management 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Other services 1.0%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.2%
Government	24.7%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 32.0%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 48.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	17.3%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	36.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	27.9%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	36.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	42.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	106	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	57.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.2%
Public insurance	31.2%
No insurance	19.6%
Uninsured under 19	19.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,737	94.5%
Spanish	153	5.6%
Other Indo-European	147	5.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,841	98.1%
Born in same state	2,830	97.7%
Born in different state	2,549	88.0%
Foreign born	11	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	56	1.9%
Not a US citizen	20	35.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	217	7.5%
Italian	207	7.1%
Arab	69	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	0.7%
Polish	14	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79373

What city is ZIP code 79373 in?

ZIP code 79373 is primarily assigned to Tahoka, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79373 in?

ZIP code 79373 falls within Lynn County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79373?

21% of residents in ZIP code 79373 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79373 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 79373 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79373?

The median home value in ZIP code 79373 is $109,600.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 79373?

Health data for ZIP code 79373 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 79373 in?

ZIP code 79373 observes the CST timezone.