Zip code 79738: Gail, Texas

Q: What city is zip code 79738?

79738 is assigned to Gail, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 79738 in?

79738 is in Borden County, Texas.

Q: What is the population of 79738?

About 353 people live in 79738, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 79738?

The median household income in 79738 is $76,250.

Q: What zip codes are near 79738?

The closest zip codes to 79738 are 79517, 79351, 79330, 79713, 79527.

Residential delivery areaBorden CountyCentral Time

Population

353

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$76K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$105K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

28.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

316 sq mi

1 people/sq mi

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

About 79738

79738 is a rural zip code in Gail, Texas (Borden County), covering 316 sq mi of land. About 353 people live here, or 1 per square mile. The median resident is 28.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $76,250 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $105,000, or 1.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 62% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 11.1 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; education; and transportation and moving goods. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 79738 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 353 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Residents under 1836.5%
99th
U.S. 22% · TX 25%48th of 1,818 in TX
Government workers62.7%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · TX 14.1%11th of 1,810 in TX
Income inequality (Gini)0.537
96th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · TX 0.47881st of 1,785 in TX
Housing vacancy20.5%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · TX 9.4%436th of 1,794 in TX
Self-employed workers15.9%
93rd
U.S. 10% · TX 10.5%335th of 1,810 in TX
Bachelor's degree or higher52.5%
82nd
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · TX 33.8%172nd of 1,811 in TX
Broadband access94.8%
74th
U.S. 91% · TX 91.4%362nd of 1,792 in TX
Residents 65 and older17.3%
55th
U.S. 17.2% · TX 13.4%791st of 1,818 in TX
Median household income$76,250
45th
U.S. $80,734 · TX $78,476663rd of 1,712 in TX
Median earnings per worker$45,227
41st
U.S. $49,666 · TX $47,575825th of 1,794 in TX
Per capita income$36,888
40th
U.S. $44,673 · TX $40,752732nd of 1,813 in TX
Homeownership rate62.1%
36th
U.S. 65.2% · TX 62.6%1,326th of 1,792 in TX
Poverty rate8.5%
35th
U.S. 12.5% · TX 13.8%1,233rd of 1,794 in TX
Veterans4%
26th
U.S. 6.2% · TX 6.2%1,361st of 1,818 in TX
Diversity index27.3
20th
U.S. 61.4 · TX 67.11,502nd of 1,818 in TX
Median home value$105,000
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · TX $283,8001,475th of 1,679 in TX
Median age28.3
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · TX 35.61,726th of 1,817 in TX
Population353
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · TX 30,188,4241,656th of 1,818 in TX
Population density1/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · TX 116/sq mi1,794th of 1,818 in TX
Average commute11.1 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · TX 26.7 min1,722nd of 1,738 in TX
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · TX 14.4%1,679th of 1,810 in TX
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · TX 5.3%1,625th of 1,810 in TX
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · TX 17.1%1,775th of 1,808 in TX
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · TX 17.6%1,703rd of 1,818 in TX
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · TX 51.7%1,570th of 1,692 in TX
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TX 3.8%1,357th of 1,810 in TX
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · TX 8.6%1,695th of 1,810 in TX

Measure	79738	Borden	TX	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TX
Residents under 18	36.5%	35.2%	25%	22%	99th	48th of 1,818
Government workers	62.7%	27.5%	14.1%	14.5%	99th	11th of 1,810
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.537	0.526	0.478	0.483	96th	81st of 1,785
Housing vacancy	20.5%	34%	9.4%	10.1%	94th	436th of 1,794
Self-employed workers	15.9%	23.2%	10.5%	10%	93rd	335th of 1,810
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	52.5%	36.9%	33.8%	35.7%	82nd	172nd of 1,811
Broadband access	94.8%	85.6%	91.4%	91%	74th	362nd of 1,792
Residents 65 and older	17.3%	17.3%	13.4%	17.2%	55th	791st of 1,818
Median household income	$76,250	$65,625	$78,476	$80,734	45th	663rd of 1,712
Median earnings per worker	$45,227	$34,167	$47,575	$49,666	41st	825th of 1,794
Per capita income	$36,888	$38,272	$40,752	$44,673	40th	732nd of 1,813
Homeownership rate	62.1%	66.3%	62.6%	65.2%	36th	1,326th of 1,792
Poverty rate	8.5%	7.4%	13.8%	12.5%	35th	1,233rd of 1,794
Veterans	4%	5%	6.2%	6.2%	26th	1,361st of 1,818
Diversity index	27.3	18	67.1	61.4	20th	1,502nd of 1,818
Median home value	$105,000	$108,900	$283,800	$332,700	3rd	1,475th of 1,679
Median age	28.3	32.2	35.6	38.9	2nd	1,726th of 1,817
Population	353	713	30,188,424	334,922,499	1st	1,656th of 1,818
Population density	1/sq mi	1/sq mi	116/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	1,794th of 1,818
Average commuteStrength	11.1 min	13.6 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	1st	1,722nd of 1,738
Work from home	0%	9.7%	14.4%	15.1%	1st	1,679th of 1,810
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	0.3%	5.3%	5.2%	1st	1,625th of 1,810
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	2.7%	17.1%	8.4%	1st	1,775th of 1,808
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.8%	17.6%	14.1%	1st	1,703rd of 1,818
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	0%	51.7%	51.1%	1st	1,570th of 1,692
Tech workers	0%	0.7%	3.8%	3.8%	1st	1,357th of 1,810
Healthcare workers	0%	1%	8.6%	9.7%	1st	1,695th of 1,810

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

33%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

10%

35–44

12%

45–54

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

28.3

Under 18

36.5%

65 and over

17.3%

Race and ethnicity

White84%
Black1%
Hispanic14%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.8%

Diversity index

27.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

87.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 116
Average household size: 3
Family households: 91.4%
Married couples: 81%
Living alone: 8.6%
Veterans (of adults): 4%
Male / female: 41% / 59%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

33%

$50–75k

$75–100k

18%

$100–150k

$150–200k

17%

$200k+

Median household income

79738

$76,250

Borden Co.

$65,625

Texas

$78,476

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$36,888

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

25.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.537

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

79738

$105,000

Borden Co.

$108,900

Texas

$283,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

79738

—

Borden Co.

—

Texas

$1,403

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

13%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 146
Owner-occupied: 62.1%
Vacant: 20.5%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

91%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

50%

10–19

24%

20–29

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

Average commute

11.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

50%

Education

23%

Transportation and moving

11%

Management

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Arts, media and sports

Production

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

60%

Agriculture and mining

16%

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Public administration

Retail

Wholesale

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$45,227

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

62.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	79738	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$80,625	$74,888
Service	under $2,500	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$76,250	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

28%

Some college

13%

Associate's

Bachelor's

34%

Graduate

19%

High school graduate or higher: 99%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 52.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 19%
Households with broadband: 94.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 76.7%
No internet access: 5.2%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Gail
State: Texas
County: Borden County
Center point: 32.7519° N, 101.4748° W
Land area: 316 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 79738

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
79517	Fluvanna, TX	16 mi	210	$74,583	$54,000
79351	Odonnell, TX	22 mi	1,044	$66,853	$98,900
79330	Justiceburg, TX	22 mi	56	$60,179	—
79713	Ackerly, TX	24 mi	840	$64,886	$149,200
79527	Ira, TX	24 mi	219	$63,333	$131,300
79511	Coahoma, TX	25 mi	1,811	$117,578	$264,400
79748	Knott, TX	27 mi	232	—	$390,900
79331	Lamesa, TX	30 mi	11,711	$54,000	$101,800
79550	Snyder, TX · PO box	33 mi	—	—	—
79549	Snyder, TX	33 mi	15,233	$59,147	$112,000
79565	Westbrook, TX	34 mi	202	—	$103,800
79373	Tahoka, TX	35 mi	3,087	$74,728	$137,100

Questions about 79738

What city is zip code 79738?

79738 is assigned to Gail, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 79738 in?

79738 is in Borden County, Texas.

What is the population of 79738?

About 353 people live in 79738, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 79738 in?

79738 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 79738?

The median household income in 79738 is $76,250.

What zip codes are near 79738?

The closest zip codes to 79738 are 79517, 79351, 79330, 79713, 79527.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79738, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.