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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
$59,698
Median income
$89,500
Median home value
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,175. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. The typical home here is valued at $89,500 (64% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,045 monthly, and 71.2% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 79064 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lamb County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 79064?

44.1

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

13.4%

Foreign-Born

White 62.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 73.8%

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?

$59,698

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$28,175

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79064 ranks nationally

Olton, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,698 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 52.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%

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

What does housing look like?

906

Total Housing Units

711

Occupied Units

195

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$89,500

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$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

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Related Areas

Lamb County Olton, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.