79068 ZIP Code – Panhandle, Texas
79068 is a ZIP code serving Panhandle, Texas in Carson County with a population of approximately 3,269 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $84,310, which is above the Texas average and above the national figure. Median home values of $142,800 are well below the national average, with 77.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $973 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 85% single-family (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 0.8%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 5.7%, well below the national average. An estimated 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 45.2, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 79111, 79097, 79036.
ZIP Code 79068 Data
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ZIP 79068 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79068 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,269 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $84k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $142k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $973 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.8% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79111 – Amarillo
- 79097 – White Deer
- 79036 – Fritch
- 79039 – Groom
- 79108 – Amarillo
- 79107 – Amarillo
- 79104 – Amarillo
- 79103 – Amarillo
- 79007 – Borger
- 79118 – Amarillo
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79111 | AMARILLO | 1,854 | $67,375 |
| 79097 | WHITE DEER | 1,063 | $113,125 |
| 79036 | FRITCH | 5,147 | $72,963 |
| 79039 | GROOM | 695 | $52,269 |
| 79108 | AMARILLO | 11,161 | $60,115 |