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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
$86,264
Median income
$165,300
Median home value
32.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Panhandle pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
32th 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.

ZIP code 79068 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1031.3 square miles in Panhandle, Carson County, Texas. The area is home to 3,197 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 79068 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79068 sits at $86,264 (14% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $45,309. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $165,300 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $1,038 per month, and 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79068 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79068 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 79068

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79068.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 79068?

45.5

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

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?

$86,264

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$45,309

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79068 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,264 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,453

Total Housing Units

1,245

Occupied Units

208

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$165,300

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$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.

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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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Official Data Resources for Panhandle, TX

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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