79235 ZIP Code — Floydada, TX

Floyd County, Texas

ZIP code 79235 is located in Floydada, Texas, within Floyd County. It covers approximately 498.56 square miles and serves a population of 3,152 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79235

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

The gap between median ($48,140) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79235 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,152
population
498.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79235 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79235

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City Status
Floydada Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
79241 Lockney (15.2 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 3,152
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 153
Geography
Land area 498.56 sq mi
Water area 0.13 sq mi
Latitude 33.9544
Longitude -101.3028
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 48.7% 45.9% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 34.5% 37.4% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 15.5% 15.1% 22.6%
Over $200k 1.4% 1.6% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,152
Population
6
People per sq mi
33.0
Median age
$48,140
Median household income
$31,284
Per capita income
$92,600
Median home value
$531
Median monthly rent
63.5%
Home ownership
21.1%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
1,161
Housing units
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
128
Under 5
140
150
5–9
165
149
10–14
163
127
15–19
140
61
20–24
67
221
25–34
242
173
35–44
190
89
45–54
98
83
55–59
91
63
60–64
70
112
65–74
123
89
75–84
98
57
85+
63
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,01632.2%
18 and over2,13667.8%
65 and over54217.2%
Median age33.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or more races 8.8%
Other race 7.7%
Black or African American 7.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,25260.5%
Hispanic or Latino57115.3%
Two or more races3298.8%
Other race2857.7%
Black or African American2657.1%
Asian160.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 48.7% 45.9% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 34.5% 37.4% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 15.5% 15.1% 22.6%
Over $200k 1.4% 1.6% 7.8%
Under $10k 9.7%
$10k–$15k 13.5%
$15k–$25k 12.7%
$25k–$35k 1.9%
$35k–$50k 14.8%
$50k–$75k 14.5%
$75k–$100k 15.0%
$100k–$150k 5.4%
$150k–$200k 4.6%
$200k+ 7.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k9.7%
$10k–$15k13.5%
$15k–$25k12.7%
$25k–$35k1.9%
$35k–$50k14.8%
$50k–$75k14.5%
$75k–$100k15.0%
$100k–$150k5.4%
$150k–$200k4.6%
$200k+7.9%
Median income$48,140

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.7%
$50k–$100k 30.8%
$100k–$150k 15.1%
$150k–$200k 16.4%
$200k–$300k 14.0%
$300k–$500k 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$92,600
Median rent / month$531
Owner occupied63.5%
Renter occupied36.5%
Vacant27.7%
Single-family detached87.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.4%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.81

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.3%
2000–20095.4%
1990–19999.3%
1980–19898.0%
1970–197912.8%
1960–196922.4%
1950–195917.3%
1940–19498.8%
1939 or earlier14.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.3%
1 bedroom4.2%
2 bedrooms34.7%
3 bedrooms50.5%
4 bedrooms5.4%
5+ bedrooms2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle15.0%
1 vehicle31.8%
2 vehicles25.8%
3 or more27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas59.1%
Electricity35.8%
Propane / LP gas3.2%
Wood0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family51345.0%
Cohabiting couple847.4%
Male householder, no spouse14312.5%
Female householder, no spouse40135.1%
Households with children under 1848742.7%
Households with seniors (65+)43438.0%
Average household size2.76

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.7%28.8%
Married50.9%42.5%
Separated2.5%6.7%
Widowed5.2%14.4%
Divorced5.7%7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.5%
Some HS, no diploma 18.9%
HS graduate 21.0%
Some college, no degree 21.2%
Associate's degree 9.9%
Bachelor's degree 12.1%
Graduate / professional 3.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher67.6%
Bachelor's or higher15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool9110.4%
Kindergarten829.4%
Elementary school50257.6%
High school869.9%
College / grad school11112.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%
Agriculture & mining 15.9%
Construction 11.5%
Retail trade 11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%
Transportation & utilities 5.8%
Professional & management 4.7%
Manufacturing 4.1%
Other services 3.9%
Finance & real estate 2.9%
Public administration 2.9%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.4%
Service23.9%
Sales & office15.1%
Natural resources & construction22.0%
Production & transportation11.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.1%
Government14.0%
Self-employed10.0%
Unpaid family workers0.9%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.4%
Carpool16.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.0%
Work from home0.3%
Other means1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)26.3

Poverty

All people 21.1%
Under 18 years 19.3%
18 and over 21.9%
Married-couple families 9.7%
Female-led households 53.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.0%
Retirement income15.0%
Supplemental Security7.1%
Cash public assistance0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP26.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.1%
High blood pressure39.6%
High cholesterol40.1%
Diabetes16.0%
Heart disease8.8%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis27.1%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease9.0%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.0%
Binge drinking15.7%
No physical activity33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.9%
Depression22.0%
Fair or poor health24.7%
Poor mental health15.9%
Poor physical health14.7%
No health insurance36.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.3%
Visited dentist47.1%
Cholesterol screening88.5%
Teeth loss20.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1426.6%
Disability%
Any disability11.6%
Under 182.7%
18–64 years6.1%
65 and over44.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance42.1%
Public insurance39.1%
No insurance27.4%
Uninsured under 1914.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,88491.5%
Spanish41014.2%
Other Indo-European41014.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,85790.6%
Born in same state2,79888.8%
Born in different state2,52880.2%
Foreign born591.9%
Naturalized citizen2959.4%
Not a US citizen3311.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1254%
French812.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab591.9%
Polish30.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.2%
Internet access86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79235

What city is ZIP code 79235 in?

ZIP code 79235 is primarily assigned to Floydada, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79235 in?

ZIP code 79235 falls within Floyd County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79235 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 79235 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79235?

21% of residents in ZIP code 79235 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79235 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 79235 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79235?

The median home value in ZIP code 79235 is $92,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 79235 in?

ZIP code 79235 observes the CST timezone.

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