City

Plainview, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  Hale County  ·  Texas

👥25,596Population
💰$50,766Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂32.0Median Age
🏠$106,400Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓25.9%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 28.7%Hispanic: 63.3%Black: 4.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.1%Race
White28.7%
Hispanic63.3%
Black4.4%
Asian0.7%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
13%
25–44
27%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads25.9% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma553 (4.6%)
HS Graduate4,311 (35.5%)
Some College1,981 (16.3%)
Associates2,165 (17.8%)
Bachelors1,040 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree2,103 (17.3%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College16.3%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55%Renter: 45%Tenure
Owner55.0%
Renter45.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,766 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$106,400 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$813/mo
Total Housing Units10,096
Vacant Units1,745

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
52%
About Plainview, TX

Plainview is a city in Texas, located in Hale County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 25,596 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32 years.

Economically, Plainview is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,766 is below the national average. Approximately 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Plainview is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $813 per month.

The population of Plainview is moderately educated. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (63.34%).

Plainview, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Plainview
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79072 25,596 $50,766 $106,400 $813 4.8% 25.9% 55.0%