Panhandle, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79068
Carson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,197
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $86,264
- Median income Above-median income area
- $165,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 32.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Panhandle pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79068 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 79068 (Panhandle, TX) fell -1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 263.9 in 2023 to 260.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79068 covers 1031.3 square miles in Panhandle, Carson County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,197 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79068 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,264 (14% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,309. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 1.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $165,300 (33% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,038; owner occupancy is 77.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 79068.
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 79068
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Panhandle, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79068.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
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 79068, Panhandle, 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
3,197
Population
1031.3
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79068?
45.5
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
3.4%
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?
$86,264
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$45,309
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79068 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Panhandle, 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)
$86,264 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
1,453housing units
1,453
Total Housing Units
1,245
Occupied Units
208
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,300
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,038
Median Rent
1959
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
-1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79068 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.1% | 188 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 205 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 233 |
| 2023 | +13.4% | 264 |
| 2024 | -1.3% | 261 |
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 70 business establishments in ZIP 79068, employing approximately 444 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,082,000.
70
Businesses
444
Employees
$19.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 6 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79068, 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 (3,197 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 79068 in?
ZIP code 79068 (Panhandle) is located in Carson County, Texas. Carson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79068?
ZIP code 79068 in Panhandle, TX has a population of 3,197 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79068?
The median household income in ZIP 79068 is $86,264, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79068?
The median home value in ZIP 79068 is $165,300, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79068?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79068 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79068?
ZIP code 79068 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 444 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79068?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79068 are: Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (9), Construction (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79068?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79068 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 79068?
In ZIP code 79068, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% 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 79068?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79068 is 20.6 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 79068?
In ZIP code 79068, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79068?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79068 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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