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Fritch, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79036

Hutchinson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,128
31/sq mi
$90,170
Median income
$132,300
Median home value
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fritch pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79036 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79036 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.0 square miles in Fritch, Hutchinson County, Texas. The area is home to 5,128 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 79036 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79036 sits at $90,170 (19% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $37,252. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $132,300 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $1,250 per month, and 92.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79036 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Hutchinson County, so you can benchmark 79036 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 79036

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79036.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79036, Fritch, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,128

Population

166.0

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79036?

39.3

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 86.1%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$90,170

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$37,252

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79036 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$90,170 Top 27% higher than 73% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,313

Total Housing Units

1,694

Occupied Units

619

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.3%
Renter 7.7%

$132,300

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$1,250

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79036 have decreased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.7% 195
2021 +9.8% 214
2022 +16.8% 250
2023 +20.5% 302
2024 -4.1% 289

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 79036, employing approximately 188 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,670,000.

44

Businesses

188

Employees

$6.7M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 27.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 9.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
79078 Sanford, TX 377 6.1 mi

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Related Areas

Hutchinson County Fritch, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79036 in? ▼
ZIP code 79036 (Fritch) is located in Hutchinson County, Texas. Hutchinson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hutchinson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79036? ▼
ZIP code 79036 in Fritch, TX has a population of 5,128 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79036? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79036 is $90,170, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79036? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79036 is $132,300, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79036? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79036 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79036? ▼
ZIP code 79036 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 188 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79036? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79036 are: Retail trade (12), Real estate and rental and leasing (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79036? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79036 decreased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79036? ▼
In ZIP code 79036, 45.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 79036? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79036 is 23.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79036? ▼
In ZIP code 79036, approximately 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79036? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79036 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Fritch, TX

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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