| ZIP Code | 79027 |
|---|---|
| City | Dimmitt |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Castro County |
| Area Code | 806 |
| Elevation | 3,818 ft |
| Latitude | 34.497573 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -102.337979 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48069 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.6 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.01 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 57% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 112 (4.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 718 (30.3%) |
| Some College | 323 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 357 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 153 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 709 (29.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,528 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $101,400 ▼ 64% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $910/mo ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,867 |
| Vacant Units | 307 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.01 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,867 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 307 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.01 |
ZIP code 79027 is located in Dimmitt, Texas, within Castro County. With a population of 4,789, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.6 years. Economically, 79027 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,528 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79027 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $101,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $910 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 79027 is primarily Hispanic (71.46%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.8%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79027 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 79027 in Dimmitt, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,789 residents, a median household income of $66,528, and a median home value of $101,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.