| ZIP Code | 79082 |
|---|---|
| City | Springlake |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Lamb County |
| Area Code | 806 |
| Elevation | 3,688 ft |
| Latitude | 34.218791 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -102.286186 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48279 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs ↓ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.40 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (4.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 74 (35.7%) |
| Some College | 23 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 18 (8.7%) |
| Bachelors | 27 (13%) |
| Graduate Degree | 56 (27.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,250 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $53,600 ▼ 81% below avg ↓ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 0.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 214 |
| Vacant Units | 96 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 214 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 96 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.40 |
ZIP code 79082 is located in Springlake, Texas, within Lamb County. With a population of 401, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.6 years. Economically, 79082 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,250 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79082 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $53,600 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 61.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 79082 is majority White (51.12%). Residents are well-educated — 40.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 79082 in Springlake, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 401 residents, a median household income of $61,250, and a median home value of $53,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.