Zip code 79731: Crane, Texas

Q: What city is zip code 79731?

79731 is assigned to Crane, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 79731 in?

79731 is in Crane County, Texas.

Q: What is the population of 79731?

About 4,196 people live in 79731, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 79731?

The median household income in 79731 is $63,096.

Q: What zip codes are near 79731?

The closest zip codes to 79731 are 79742, 79769, 79743, 79756, 79766.

Residential delivery areaCrane CountyCentral Time

Population

4,196

Median household income

$63K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$129K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$882/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

442 sq mi

10 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 79731

79731 is a rural zip code in Crane, Texas (Crane County), covering 442 sq mi of land. About 4,196 people live here, or 10 per square mile. The median resident is 35.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $63,096 a year, 22% below the national median of $80,734. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $129,400, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $882 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.9 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and food service. 70% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 79731 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1830.6%
96th
U.S. 22% · TX 25%217th of 1,818 in TX
Uninsured rate16%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TX 17.1%872nd of 1,808 in TX
Homeownership rate82.7%
84th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · TX 62.6%477th of 1,792 in TX
Foreign-born residents22%
78th
U.S. 14.1% · TX 17.6%280th of 1,818 in TX
Housing vacancy11.9%
78th
U.S. 10.1% · TX 9.4%912th of 1,794 in TX
Veterans6.9%
65th
U.S. 6.2% · TX 6.2%778th of 1,818 in TX
Median earnings per worker$51,333
59th
U.S. $49,666 · TX $47,575496th of 1,794 in TX
Self-employed workers10%
59th
U.S. 10% · TX 10.5%1,009th of 1,810 in TX
Poverty rate10.6%
48th
U.S. 12.5% · TX 13.8%1,053rd of 1,794 in TX
Residents 65 and older15.7%
43rd
U.S. 17.2% · TX 13.4%930th of 1,818 in TX
Diversity index43.8
41st
U.S. 61.4 · TX 67.11,107th of 1,818 in TX
Government workers12.1%
37th
U.S. 14.5% · TX 14.1%1,252nd of 1,810 in TX
Average commute23.9 min
36th
U.S. 26.4 min · TX 26.7 min1,141st of 1,738 in TX
Income inequality (Gini)0.408
27th
U.S. 0.483 · TX 0.4781,170th of 1,785 in TX
Median household income$63,096
25th
U.S. $80,734 · TX $78,4761,056th of 1,712 in TX
Median age35.4
23rd
U.S. 38.9 · TX 35.61,213th of 1,817 in TX
Per capita income$30,473
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TX $40,7521,155th of 1,813 in TX
Tech workers1.3%
18th
U.S. 3.8% · TX 3.8%916th of 1,810 in TX
Median gross rent$882
12th
U.S. $1,413 · TX $1,4031,219th of 1,511 in TX
Unemployment rate2.5%
10th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · TX 5.3%1,357th of 1,810 in TX
Broadband access83%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TX 91.4%1,342nd of 1,792 in TX
Population4,196
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TX 30,188,4241,065th of 1,818 in TX
Median home value$129,400
6th
U.S. $332,700 · TX $283,8001,334th of 1,679 in TX
Bachelor's degree or higher12.4%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TX 33.8%1,508th of 1,811 in TX
Healthcare workers5.1%
4th
U.S. 9.7% · TX 8.6%1,409th of 1,810 in TX
Population density10/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · TX 116/sq mi1,525th of 1,818 in TX
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · TX 14.4%1,699th of 1,810 in TX
Rent-burdened renters6.5%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · TX 51.7%1,558th of 1,692 in TX

Measure	79731	Crane	TX	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TX
Residents under 18	30.6%	29.6%	25%	22%	96th	217th of 1,818
Uninsured rateWeakness	16%	18.6%	17.1%	8.4%	90th	872nd of 1,808
Homeownership rateStrength	82.7%	83.8%	62.6%	65.2%	84th	477th of 1,792
Foreign-born residents	22%	23.6%	17.6%	14.1%	78th	280th of 1,818
Housing vacancy	11.9%	11.3%	9.4%	10.1%	78th	912th of 1,794
Veterans	6.9%	7.2%	6.2%	6.2%	65th	778th of 1,818
Median earnings per worker	$51,333	$50,894	$47,575	$49,666	59th	496th of 1,794
Self-employed workers	10%	12.7%	10.5%	10%	59th	1,009th of 1,810
Poverty rate	10.6%	10.9%	13.8%	12.5%	48th	1,053rd of 1,794
Residents 65 and older	15.7%	15.6%	13.4%	17.2%	43rd	930th of 1,818
Diversity index	43.8	45.9	67.1	61.4	41st	1,107th of 1,818
Government workers	12.1%	12.7%	14.1%	14.5%	37th	1,252nd of 1,810
Average commute	23.9 min	24.7 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	36th	1,141st of 1,738
Income inequality (Gini)	0.408	0.417	0.478	0.483	27th	1,170th of 1,785
Median household income	$63,096	$62,212	$78,476	$80,734	25th	1,056th of 1,712
Median age	35.4	35	35.6	38.9	23rd	1,213th of 1,817
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,473	$29,133	$40,752	$44,673	20th	1,155th of 1,813
Tech workers	1.3%	1.2%	3.8%	3.8%	18th	916th of 1,810
Median gross rent	$882	$882	$1,403	$1,413	12th	1,219th of 1,511
Unemployment rateStrength	2.5%	4.6%	5.3%	5.2%	10th	1,357th of 1,810
Broadband accessWeakness	83%	83.1%	91.4%	91%	8th	1,342nd of 1,792
Population	4,196	4,610	30,188,424	334,922,499	7th	1,065th of 1,818
Median home value	$129,400	$129,400	$283,800	$332,700	6th	1,334th of 1,679
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.4%	12.6%	33.8%	35.7%	5th	1,508th of 1,811
Healthcare workers	5.1%	5.5%	8.6%	9.7%	4th	1,409th of 1,810
Population density	10/sq mi	6/sq mi	116/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	1,525th of 1,818
Work from home	0%	2.1%	14.4%	15.1%	1st	1,699th of 1,810
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	6.5%	6.5%	51.7%	51.1%	1st	1,558th of 1,692

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

22%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

16%

35–44

11%

45–54

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

35.4

Under 18

30.6%

65 and over

15.7%

Race and ethnicity

White23%
Black2%
Hispanic71%
Asian2%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

43.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

22%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

68.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

31%

Spanish

67%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.8%

Other

0.6%

Households

Households: 1,533
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 68%
Married couples: 57.9%
Living alone: 28.5%
Veterans (of adults): 6.9%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

31%

$50–75k

26%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

12%

$200k+

Median household income

79731

$63,096

Crane Co.

$62,212

Texas

$78,476

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,473

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

16.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.408

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

79731

$129,400

Crane Co.

$129,400

Texas

$283,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

79731

$882

Crane Co.

$882

Texas

$1,403

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

63%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

33%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,741
Owner-occupied: 82.7%
Vacant: 11.9%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 6.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

47%

10–19

10%

20–29

30–44

12%

45–59

60+

15%

Average commute

23.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

21%

Transportation and moving

21%

Food service

13%

Education

12%

Office and admin

Sales

Production

Healthcare

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

Management

Legal and social services

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Agriculture and mining

23%

Restaurants and hotels

13%

Education

11%

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Health care and social assistance

Retail

Other services

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Information

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$51,333

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	79731	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$69,135	$74,888
Service	$25,878	$26,804
Sales and office	$51,667	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$32,467	$49,199
Production and transportation	$52,652	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

29%

High school

41%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 71%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
Households with broadband: 83%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 53.6%
No internet access: 10.1%
Without health insurance: 16%
Limited-English households: 15.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Crane
State: Texas
County: Crane County
Center point: 31.4357° N, 102.5817° W
Land area: 442 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 79731

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
79742	Grandfalls, TX	17 mi	620	$68,681	—
79769	Odessa, TX	17 mi	0	—	—
79743	Imperial, TX	18 mi	231	$71,833	$120,000
79756	Monahans, TX	19 mi	9,485	$67,468	$160,600
79766	Odessa, TX	23 mi	11,041	$74,407	$140,800
79776	Penwell, TX	24 mi	0	—	—
79759	Notrees, TX	25 mi	0	—	—
79788	Wickett, TX	26 mi	699	$57,109	$84,700
79760	Odessa, TX · PO box	26 mi	—	—	—
79763	Odessa, TX	27 mi	35,174	$56,877	$132,500
79740	Girvin, TX · PO box	28 mi	—	—	—
79768	Odessa, TX · PO box	31 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 79731

What city is zip code 79731?

79731 is assigned to Crane, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 79731 in?

79731 is in Crane County, Texas.

What is the population of 79731?

About 4,196 people live in 79731, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 79731 in?

79731 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 79731?

The median household income in 79731 is $63,096.

What zip codes are near 79731?

The closest zip codes to 79731 are 79742, 79769, 79743, 79756, 79766.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79731, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.