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Lynn County
Wilson, TX
79381
79381 ZIP Code — Wilson, TX
Lynn County, Texas
ZIP code 79381 is located in
Wilson ,
Texas ,
within Lynn County .
It covers approximately 119.15 square miles and serves a population of
1,500 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79381
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $202,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($63,688) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 33% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 79381 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
1,500
Population density
13 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
305
Geography
Land area
119.15 sq mi
Water area
0.90 sq mi
Latitude
33.3170
Longitude
-101.6841
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.9%
53.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
28.5%
22.6%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
22.1%
19.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.6%
4.4%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$63,688
Median household income
$202,600
Median home value
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 529 35.3% 18 and over 971 64.7% 65 and over 184 12.3% Median age 30.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Group Count % White 1,089 57.6% Hispanic or Latino 391 20.7% Two or more races 252 13.3% Other race 145 7.7% Black or African American 9 0.5% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3 0.2% Asian 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.9%
53.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
28.5%
22.6%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
22.1%
19.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.6%
4.4%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 2.8% $15k–$25k 15.6% $25k–$35k 6.8% $35k–$50k 13.2% $50k–$75k 13.8% $75k–$100k 6.6% $100k–$150k 14.0% $150k–$200k 8.8% $200k+ 14.0% Median income $63,688
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $202,600 Median rent / month $807 Owner occupied 80.2% Renter occupied 19.8% Vacant 13.4% Single-family detached 92.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.1% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 3.07
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 20.3% 2000–2009 6.4% 1990–1999 3.0% 1980–1989 12.0% 1970–1979 8.3% 1960–1969 19.3% 1950–1959 16.3% 1940–1949 8.0% 1939 or earlier 6.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 0.9% 2 bedrooms 22.0% 3 bedrooms 49.3% 4 bedrooms 25.3% 5+ bedrooms 1.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.6% 1 vehicle 28.7% 2 vehicles 43.5% 3 or more 27.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 36.3% Electricity 50.1% Propane / LP gas 11.6% Wood 0.2% No fuel used 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 288 57.7% Cohabiting couple 52 10.4% Male householder, no spouse 61 12.2% Female householder, no spouse 98 19.6% Households with children under 18 234 46.9% Households with seniors (65+) 135 27.1% Average household size 3.01
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.4% 28.4% Married 58.8% 51.4% Separated 1.3% 4.9% Widowed 3.7% 10.7% Divorced 5.8% 4.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.6% Bachelor's or higher 35.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 51 9.6% Kindergarten 29 5.4% Elementary school 240 45.0% High school 128 24.0% College / grad school 85 15.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
39.7%
Public administration
8.7%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Professional & management
5.4%
Agriculture & mining
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 56.2% Service 12.9% Sales & office 10.6% Natural resources & construction 11.8% Production & transportation 8.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 56.7% Government 34.0% Self-employed 8.5% Unpaid family workers 0.8%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.8% Carpool 12.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.0% Work from home 3.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.7%
Female-led households
60.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.1% Retirement income 18.6% Supplemental Security 5.4% Cash public assistance 0.2% Food stamps / SNAP 15.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.0% High blood pressure 35.3% High cholesterol 36.0% Diabetes 13.3% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 23.5% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.3% Cancer 5.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.8% Binge drinking 18.0% No physical activity 28.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.5% Depression 21.6% Fair or poor health 20.0% Poor mental health 15.4% Poor physical health 12.6% No health insurance 31.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.5% Visited dentist 51.7% Cholesterol screening 88.4% Teeth loss 15.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 84 8.7%
Disability % Any disability 17.0% Under 18 9.8% 18–64 years 12.6% 65 and over 56.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.8% Public insurance 35.1% No insurance 13.0% Uninsured under 19 5.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,375 91.7% Spanish 80 5.8% Other Indo-European 79 5.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 1 0.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,454 96.9% Born in same state 1,415 94.3% Born in different state 1,101 73.4% Foreign born 39 2.6% Naturalized citizen 46 3.1% Not a US citizen 28 60.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 105 7% Italian 91 6.1%
Ancestry Count % Arab 78 5.2% English 27 1.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.3% Internet access 90.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79381
What city is ZIP code 79381 in?
ZIP code 79381 is primarily assigned to Wilson, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79381 in?
ZIP code 79381 falls within Lynn County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79381 family-oriented?
35% of residents in ZIP code 79381 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79381?
19% of residents in ZIP code 79381 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 79381 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 79381 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 79381?
ZIP code 79381 has an estimated population of 1,500 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 79381 in?
ZIP code 79381 observes the CST timezone.
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