79035 ZIP Code — Friona, TX

Parmer County, Texas

ZIP code 79035 is located in Friona, Texas, within Parmer County. It covers approximately 670.12 square miles and serves a population of 5,439 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79035

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $148,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $77,938. 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79035 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,439

population

670.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79035 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79035

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79035. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Friona	Acceptable
Friona	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79009 Bovina (10.7 mi) 79325 Farwell (17 mi) 88135 Texico (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	5,439
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	369

Geography
Land area	670.12 sq mi
Water area	2.26 sq mi
Latitude	34.6367
Longitude	-102.7842
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.9%	40.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	33.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	20.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.4%	5.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,439

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$77,938

Median household income

$31,993

Per capita income

$148,200

Median home value

$789

Median monthly rent

74.9%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

1,596

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

160

Under 5

125

188

5–9

146

238

10–14

184

226

15–19

175

221

20–24

172

330

25–34

256

498

35–44

387

283

45–54

219

146

55–59

114

189

60–64

147

370

65–74

287

185

75–84

143

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,261	23.2%
18 and over	4,178	76.8%
65 and over	1,035	19.0%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.1%

Hispanic or Latino 18.4%

Two or more races 13.5%

Other race 7.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,942	59.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,227	18.4%
Two or more races	903	13.5%
Other race	478	7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	72	1.1%
Black or African American	44	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.9%	40.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	33.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	20.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.4%	5.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$77,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%

$50k–$100k 34.1%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,200
Median rent / month	$789
Owner occupied	74.9%
Renter occupied	25.1%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	83.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	3.3%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	33.1%
1960–1969	20.5%
1950–1959	16.1%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.8%
Electricity	27.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%
Fuel oil	0.7%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,349	73.2%
Cohabiting couple	33	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	319	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	142	7.7%
Households with children under 18	611	33.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	684	37.1%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	17.9%
Married	57.8%	73.2%
Separated	1.8%	1.5%
Widowed	2.6%	4.7%
Divorced	7.3%	2.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 22.0%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	1.6%
Kindergarten	56	4.4%
Elementary school	653	51.5%
High school	351	27.7%
College / grad school	188	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Agriculture & mining 18.8%

Construction 11.5%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Retail trade 8.0%

Public administration 6.9%

Other services 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Professional & management 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	27.3%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.4%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	13.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.2

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 6.2%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 51.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	17.1%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	40.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	46.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	24.8%
No insurance	26.0%
Uninsured under 19	34.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,154	94.8%
Spanish	927	18.0%
Other Indo-European	913	17.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,173	76.7%
Born in same state	4,132	76.0%
Born in different state	3,044	56.0%
Foreign born	41	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	1,266	23.3%
Not a US citizen	340	26.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	391	7.2%
Italian	270	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	150	2.8%
English	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.9%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79035

What city is ZIP code 79035 in?

ZIP code 79035 is primarily assigned to Friona, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79035 in?

ZIP code 79035 falls within Parmer County, Texas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79035?

The median home value in ZIP code 79035 is $148,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 79035?

ZIP code 79035 has an estimated population of 5,439 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79035?

The median household income in ZIP code 79035 is $77,938, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79035 in?

ZIP code 79035 observes the CST timezone.