79088 ZIP Code — Tulia, TX

Swisher County, Texas

ZIP code 79088 is located in Tulia, Texas, within Swisher County. It covers approximately 605.89 square miles and serves a population of 5,355 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79088

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 $83,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $32,976. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79088 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,355

population

605.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79088 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79088

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79088. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tulia	Acceptable
Tulia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79052 Kress (8.2 mi) 79042 Happy (10.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,355
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	437

Geography
Land area	605.89 sq mi
Water area	6.54 sq mi
Latitude	34.5416
Longitude	-101.7349
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	72.2%	68.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	16.9%	21.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	9.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,355

Population

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$32,976

Median household income

$20,921

Per capita income

$83,800

Median home value

$739

Median monthly rent

64.5%

Home ownership

33.3%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

1,585

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

192

Under 5

148

183

5–9

141

259

10–14

200

136

15–19

106

299

20–24

232

428

25–34

331

317

35–44

245

311

45–54

241

234

55–59

182

131

60–64

101

324

65–74

251

103

75–84

101

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,314	24.5%
18 and over	4,041	75.5%
65 and over	938	17.5%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.2%

Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

Two or more races 12%

Black or African American 8.3%

Other race 3.9%

Asian 1.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,740	60.2%
Hispanic or Latino	853	13.7%
Two or more races	747	12%
Black or African American	517	8.3%
Other race	241	3.9%
Asian	76	1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	20	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.2%	68.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	16.9%	21.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	9.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 10.1%

$10k–$15k 14.3%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 15.4%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.1%
$10k–$15k	14.3%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	15.4%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$32,976

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.2%

$50k–$100k 32.4%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,800
Median rent / month	$739
Owner occupied	64.5%
Renter occupied	35.5%
Vacant	20.0%
Single-family detached	89.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	25.1%
1950–1959	17.7%
1940–1949	13.1%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	34.9%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.5%
1 vehicle	37.6%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.5%
Electricity	24.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
Fuel oil	1.1%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	737	41.6%
Cohabiting couple	91	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	351	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	593	33.5%
Households with children under 18	538	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	676	38.1%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.6%	28.2%
Married	38.4%	38.7%
Separated	2.2%	6.2%
Widowed	2.9%	16.1%
Divorced	16.0%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	130	8.5%
Kindergarten	121	7.9%
Elementary school	603	39.5%
High school	249	16.3%
College / grad school	424	27.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.1%

Agriculture & mining 12.1%

Public administration 10.6%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Retail trade 4.9%

Construction 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Other services 1.5%

Professional & management 1.1%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.4%
Service	24.4%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	8.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.4%
Government	28.8%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	14.8%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 33.3%

Under 18 years 41.8%

18 and over 30.0%

Married-couple families 18.9%

Female-led households 69.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	34.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	27.2%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	37.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	42.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	25.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	154	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	44.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.1%
Public insurance	40.5%
No insurance	21.8%
Uninsured under 19	20.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,015	93.7%
Spanish	465	9.3%
Other Indo-European	465	9.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,819	90.0%
Born in same state	4,806	89.7%
Born in different state	4,236	79.1%
Foreign born	13	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	536	10.0%
Not a US citizen	72	13.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	246	4.6%
French	222	4.1%
Italian	219	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	26	0.5%
Dutch	12	0.2%
English	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	82.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79088

What city is ZIP code 79088 in?

ZIP code 79088 is primarily assigned to Tulia, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79088 in?

ZIP code 79088 falls within Swisher County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79088?

33% of residents in ZIP code 79088 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79088 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 79088 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79088?

The median home value in ZIP code 79088 is $83,800.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 79088?

Health data for ZIP code 79088 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 79088 in?

ZIP code 79088 observes the CST timezone.