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Lynn County, TX
4 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Lynn County, Texas.
Population
5,752
Land area
892sq mi
People per sq mi
6
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Lynn County
Lynn County at a glance
- Lynn County is 94% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,679, 6% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,300 (48% below Texas) and median rent is $927 a month.
- Its largest cities are Tahoka (2,424), O'Donnell (533) and Wilson (449).
Local data for Lynn County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lynn County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,679
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$147,300
Median rent
$927/mo
Homeownership
77.0%
Bachelor's or higher
26.8%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,087), German Americans (524), Irish Americans (393).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,586
1,498 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,947
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.8M
FY 2026, $11,405 per person
PPP loans
$6.3M
143 loans, 658 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$27.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lynn County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lynn County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
583
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 28°F
20.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lynn County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.9%
U.S. 11.1% +10.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lynn County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lynn County, TX?
- Tahoka is the largest city or town in Lynn County, with about 2,424 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lynn County?
- Lynn County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79373, 79381, 79383.
- What is the population of Lynn County, TX?
- About 5,752 people live in Lynn County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lynn County?
- Lynn County borders Lubbock County, Hockley County, Dawson County, Terry County, Garza County, Crosby County, Borden County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023