Pampa, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79065
Gray County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,840
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,912
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 79065 (Pampa, TX) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.0 in 2023 to 237.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79065 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pampa, Gray County, Texas, with 20,840 residents across 1270.7 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79065 reports a modest median household income of $58,912 (22% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,563. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,000 (56% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $934; owner occupancy is 75.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Gray County, so 79065 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 79065
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pampa, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79065.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
77 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
42 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
34 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 79065, Pampa, 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
20,840
Population
1270.7
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79065?
36.8
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
11.9%
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?
$58,912
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$33,563
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
16.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79065 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Pampa, 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)
$58,912 30th percentile higher than 30% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,041housing units
9,041
Total Housing Units
7,367
Occupied Units
1,674
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,000
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$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
15
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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79065, 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 (20,840 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 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.
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