79064 ZIP Code — Olton, TX

Lamb County, Texas

ZIP code 79064 is located in Olton, Texas, within Lamb County. It covers approximately 145.29 square miles and serves a population of 2,371 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79064

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $60,625.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

2,371

population

145.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79064 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79064

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79064. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Olton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79082 Springlake (8 mi) 79031 Earth (15.1 mi) 79043 Hart (15.5 mi) 79339 Littlefield (16.7 mi) 79041 Hale Center (17 mi) 79371 Sudan (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,371
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	279

Geography
Land area	145.29 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	34.1772
Longitude	-102.2002
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	51.0%	53.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	32.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	12.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	1.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,371

Population

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$60,625

Median household income

$25,760

Per capita income

$88,300

Median home value

$809

Median monthly rent

69.9%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

788

Housing units

12.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

104

5–9

10–14

117

15–19

111

20–24

113

25–34

108

142

35–44

135

160

45–54

151

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	632	26.7%
18 and over	1,739	73.3%
65 and over	343	14.5%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.6%

Two or more races 18.2%

Hispanic or Latino 17.7%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,803	62.6%
Two or more races	523	18.2%
Hispanic or Latino	510	17.7%
Black or African American	23	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.6%
Other race	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	53.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	32.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	12.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	1.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$60,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.4%

$50k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,300
Median rent / month	$809
Owner occupied	69.9%
Renter occupied	30.1%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	16.2%
1950–1959	22.1%
1940–1949	12.7%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	33.3%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.0%
Electricity	32.4%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	447	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	54	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	129	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	133	17.4%
Households with children under 18	295	38.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	176	23.1%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	27.1%
Married	49.9%	51.9%
Separated	4.8%	0.8%
Widowed	5.1%	13.9%
Divorced	9.4%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	2.5%
Kindergarten	30	5.3%
Elementary school	310	54.3%
High school	132	23.1%
College / grad school	85	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Agriculture & mining 19.4%

Construction 12.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Other services 6.5%

Wholesale trade 6.0%

Retail trade 5.0%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Professional & management 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Public administration 0.5%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	23.7%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.9

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 25.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.4%
Retirement income	10.2%
Supplemental Security	10.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	25.1%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	40.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	44.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	1.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	61.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.9%
Public insurance	24.7%
No insurance	26.3%
Uninsured under 19	20.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,194	92.5%
Spanish	183	8.3%
Other Indo-European	183	8.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,166	91.4%
Born in same state	2,166	91.4%
Born in different state	1,925	81.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	205	8.6%
Not a US citizen	89	43.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	105	4.4%
Italian	102	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	53	2.2%
Polish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.2%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79064

What city is ZIP code 79064 in?

ZIP code 79064 is primarily assigned to Olton, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79064 in?

ZIP code 79064 falls within Lamb County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79064?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79064?

The median home value in ZIP code 79064 is $88,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 79064?

ZIP code 79064 has an estimated population of 2,371 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79064?

The median household income in ZIP code 79064 is $60,625, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79064 in?

ZIP code 79064 observes the CST timezone.