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Perryton, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79070

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

9,919
5/sq mi
$70,915
Median income
$131,500
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79070 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79070 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1983.8 square miles in Perryton, Ochiltree County, Texas. The area is home to 9,919 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 79070 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79070 sits at $70,915 (6% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $33,907. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.3%. On housing, the median home value is $131,500 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $891 per month, and 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79070 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79070 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 79070

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79070.

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 79070, Perryton, 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

9,919

Population

1983.8

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79070?

33.1

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

27.6%

Foreign-Born

White 67.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 57.2%

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?

$70,915

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$33,907

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

0.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79070 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,915 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,220

Total Housing Units

3,608

Occupied Units

612

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$131,500

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$891

Median Rent

1976

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

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79070 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 204
2021 -0.9% 202
2022 +15.9% 234
2023 -7.9% 215
2024 +4.2% 224

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 353 business establishments in ZIP 79070, employing approximately 3,183 people with a combined annual payroll of $175,770,000.

353

Businesses

3,183

Employees

$175.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 60 17.0%
Other services (except public administration) 45 12.8%
Retail trade 34 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 33 9.3%
Construction 31 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing 31 8.8%
Wholesale trade 20 5.7%
Finance and insurance 20 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 4.8%
Health care and social assistance 14 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 3.1%
Information 9 2.5%
Manufacturing 6 1.7%
Utilities 3 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.8%

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 79070 in? ▼
ZIP code 79070 (Perryton) is located in Ochiltree County, Texas. Ochiltree County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ochiltree-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79070? ▼
ZIP code 79070 in Perryton, TX has a population of 9,919 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79070? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79070 is $70,915, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79070? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79070 is $131,500, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79070? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79070 is White at 67.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 57.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79070? ▼
ZIP code 79070 has 353 business establishments employing approximately 3,183 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79070? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79070 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (60), Other services (except public administration) (45), Retail trade (34). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79070? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79070 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 79070? ▼
In ZIP code 79070, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 79070? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79070 is 20.0 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 79070? ▼
In ZIP code 79070, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79070? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79070 is 11.9% 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 Perryton, 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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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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