79068 ZIP Code — Panhandle, TX

Carson County, Texas

ZIP code 79068 is located in Panhandle, Texas, within Carson County. It covers approximately 403.33 square miles and serves a population of 3,269 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79068

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,310. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 79068 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,269

population

403.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79068 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79068

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79068. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Panhandle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79097 White Deer (14.6 mi) 79039 Groom (15.5 mi) 79108 Amarillo (17.7 mi) 79080 Skellytown (18 mi) 79111 Amarillo (18.6 mi) 79036 Fritch (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,269
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	403.33 sq mi
Water area	2.12 sq mi
Latitude	35.4034
Longitude	-101.4571
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.6%	31.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	33.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	30.5%	31.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.7%	4.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,269

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$84,310

Median household income

$39,713

Per capita income

$142,800

Median home value

$973

Median monthly rent

81.1%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

1,227

Housing units

29.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

102

Under 5

5–9

103

10–14

144

15–19

133

140

20–24

129

173

25–34

160

180

35–44

167

198

45–54

183

55–59

129

60–64

119

202

65–74

188

122

75–84

113

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	690	21.1%
18 and over	2,579	78.9%
65 and over	750	22.9%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Other race 3.6%

Two or more races 3%

Black or African American 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,870	82.2%
Hispanic or Latino	222	6.4%
Other race	127	3.6%
Two or more races	105	3%
Black or African American	68	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	62	1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	29	0.8%
Asian	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.6%	31.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	33.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	30.5%	31.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.7%	4.7%	7.8%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 11.2%

$75k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	11.2%
$75k–$100k	20.8%
$100k–$150k	21.9%
$150k–$200k	16.7%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$84,310

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 25.2%

$150k–$200k 21.5%

$200k–$300k 20.2%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,800
Median rent / month	$973
Owner occupied	81.1%
Renter occupied	18.9%
Vacant	13.6%
Single-family detached	89.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	19.4%
1950–1959	17.6%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	24.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	57.4%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	12.5%
2 vehicles	47.3%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.4%
Electricity	24.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	3.0%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	713	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	58	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	281	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	215	17.0%
Households with children under 18	252	19.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	484	38.2%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.6%	29.3%
Married	51.7%	54.1%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	5.9%
Divorced	18.2%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.1%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	29.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	2.8%
Kindergarten	6	0.9%
Elementary school	277	43.3%
High school	253	39.6%
College / grad school	85	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Retail trade 17.7%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Public administration 9.5%

Construction 7.6%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Other services 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Professional & management 2.0%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.7%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	8.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.7%
Government	26.8%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 11.0%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.2%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	0.3%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	19.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	262	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.6%
65 and over	31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.2%
Public insurance	24.5%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,072	94.0%
Spanish	40	1.3%
Other Indo-European	38	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,169	96.9%
Born in same state	3,169	96.9%
Born in different state	2,420	74.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	100	3.1%
Not a US citizen	86	86.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	357	10.9%
French	286	8.7%
Arab	84	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	11	0.3%
Polish	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	90.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79068

What city is ZIP code 79068 in?

ZIP code 79068 is primarily assigned to Panhandle, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79068 in?

ZIP code 79068 falls within Carson County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79068 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 79068 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79068?

The median home value in ZIP code 79068 is $142,800.

Does ZIP code 79068 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 79068 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 79068?

ZIP code 79068 has an estimated population of 3,269 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79068 in?

ZIP code 79068 observes the CST timezone.