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ZIP Code 79065

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

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20,840
16/sq mi: $58,912
Median income: $110,000
Median home value: 16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 13th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 16
people per sq mi: 76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79065 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79065 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1270.7 square miles in Pampa, Gray County, Texas. The area is home to 20,840 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 79065 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79065 sits at $58,912 (22% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $33,563. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $110,000 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $934 per month, and 75.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79065 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Gray County, so you can benchmark 79065 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 79065

Retail trade

77
Accommodation and food services

48
Other services (except public administration)

48
Health care and social assistance

42
Finance and insurance

34

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79065, Pampa, TX · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-29 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

20,840

Population

1270.7

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79065?

36.8

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 76.4%

African American 4.7%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%

Hispanic or Latino 33.0%

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?

$58,912

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$33,563

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

16.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79065 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,912 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

9,041

Total Housing Units

7,367

Occupied Units

1,674

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%

Renter 24.4%

$110,000

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$934

Median Rent

1962

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79065 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+1.9%	171
2021	+7.6%	184
2022	+11.9%	206
2023	+9.5%	226
2024	+5.0%	237

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 455 business establishments in ZIP 79065, employing approximately 5,204 people with a combined annual payroll of $273,474,000.

455

Businesses

5,204

Employees

$273.5M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	77	16.9%
Accommodation and food services	48	10.6%
Other services (except public administration)	48	10.6%
Health care and social assistance	42	9.2%
Finance and insurance	34	7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	30	6.6%
Construction	29	6.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	27	5.9%
Transportation and warehousing	26	5.7%
Wholesale trade	23	5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	20	4.4%
Manufacturing	19	4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing	14	3.1%
Information	7	1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	7	1.5%

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 79065 vs 79054 →

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
79054	Lefors, TX	594	10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79065 in? ▼

ZIP code 79065 (Pampa) is located in Gray County, Texas. Gray County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gray-tx.

What is the population of ZIP code 79065? ▼

ZIP code 79065 in Pampa, TX has a population of 20,840 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 79065? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 79065 is $58,912, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 79065? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 79065 is $110,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79065? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 79065 is White at 76.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.0% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 79065? ▼

ZIP code 79065 has 455 business establishments employing approximately 5,204 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 79065? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79065 are: Retail trade (77), Accommodation and food services (48), Other services (except public administration) (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 79065? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79065 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 79065? ▼

In ZIP code 79065, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 79065? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79065 is 16.9 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 79065? ▼

In ZIP code 79065, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79065? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 79065 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.