County

Dallam County, TX

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Texas

👥11,543Population
💰$78,200Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$162,522Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.8% Female 43.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.8%Hispanic: 44.5%Black: 3.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.2%Race
White46.8%
Hispanic44.5%
Black3.2%
Asian0.2%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
33%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma386 (5.8%)
HS Graduate2,639 (39.8%)
Some College951 (14.4%)
Associates919 (13.9%)
Bachelors382 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree1,348 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 5.8%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS5.8%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College14.4%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,200 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$162,522 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,034/mo
Total Housing Units4,290
Vacant Units738

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Dallam County, TX

Dallam County is located in Texas and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 11,543 residents. With a median age of 36.08, it is a relatively young county.

Dallam County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $78,199 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.7%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.6% is well below the national average.

Housing in Dallam County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $162,522 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,033. Homeownership rates are high at 72.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Dallam County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.8%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Dallam County, TX is a middle-income area in Texas. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Dallam County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79022 Dalhart 10,764 $78,373 $166,900 $1,050 1.7% 25.4%
79087 Texline 776 $75,800 $101,800 $807 2.4% 37.6%