Olton, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79064
Lamb County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,739
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $59,698
- Median income Below-median income area
- $89,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Olton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79064 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 79064 covers 380.4 square miles in Olton, Lamb County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,739 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79064 reports a modest median household income of $59,698 (21% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,175. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 0.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $89,500 (64% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,045; owner occupancy is 71.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lamb County, so 79064 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 79064
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Olton, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79064.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79064, Olton, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,739
Population
380.4
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79064?
44.1
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
13.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$59,698
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$28,175
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 79064 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Olton, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,698 31st percentile higher than 31% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
906housing units
906
Total Housing Units
711
Occupied Units
195
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$89,500
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$1,045
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 79064, employing approximately 352 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,092,000.
46
Businesses
352
Employees
$14.1M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 17.4% |
| Construction | 5 | 10.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 10.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 8.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 79064 vs 79326 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79326 | Fieldton, TX | 40 | 9.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79064, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,739 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 79064 in?
ZIP code 79064 (Olton) is located in Lamb County, Texas. Lamb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lamb-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79064?
ZIP code 79064 in Olton, TX has a population of 2,739 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79064?
The median household income in ZIP 79064 is $59,698, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79064?
The median home value in ZIP 79064 is $89,500, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79064?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79064 is White at 62.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 73.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79064?
ZIP code 79064 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 352 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79064?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79064 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (8), Construction (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79064?
In ZIP code 79064, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79064?
In ZIP code 79064, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79064?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79064 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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