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 Low-density area
- $70,915
- Median income Near-median income area
- $131,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 79070 (Perryton, TX) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.3 in 2023 to 224.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79070 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Perryton, Ochiltree County, Texas, home to 9,919 residents across 1983.8 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79070 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,915 (6% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,907. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 0.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $131,500 (47% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $891; owner occupancy is 72.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 79070.
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 79070
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Perryton, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79070.
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 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 79070, Perryton, 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
9,919
Population
1983.8
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79070?
33.1
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
27.6%
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?
$70,915
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$33,907
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79070 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Perryton, 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)
$70,915 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
4,220housing units
4,220
Total Housing Units
3,608
Occupied Units
612
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$131,500
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79070, 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 (9,919 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 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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