ZIP 79331 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Lamesa city, TX (79331)

Median Income

$56,179

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+554

Wealth inflow

Population

11,751

Unemployment

7.8%

4.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 554 for ZIP 79331 (Lamesa city, TX) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.8%+112% vs US avg

Self-Employed

5.5%-9% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

19.0%+62% vs US avg

258

Establishments

2,471

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Mining

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining19.4%
Construction11.3%
Manufacturing2.6%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Retail trade9.5%
Transportation, utilities7.7%
Information0.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.9%
Professional, scientific, management5.3%
Education, health care, social21.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.5%
Other services4.0%
Public administration4.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 79331 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 4.5%, median income rose 21.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 5.4%.

Median Income

$56,179

-25% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate