ZIP Code 79035

ZIP code 79035 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1712.6 square miles in Friona, Parmer County, Texas. The area is home to 5,309 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 79035 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79035 sits at $72,202 (4% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,700. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $158,600 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $1,034 per month, and 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79035 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 15 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79035 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →