79065 ZIP Code — Pampa, TX

Gray County, Texas

ZIP code 79065 is located in Pampa, Texas, within Gray County. It covers approximately 506.48 square miles and serves a population of 19,549 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79065

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 $96,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $54,351. 31% 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 18 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 smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79065 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

19,549

population

506.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79065 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79065

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79065. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pampa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79057 Mclean (9.4 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	19,549
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	506.48 sq mi
Water area	1.73 sq mi
Latitude	35.3710
Longitude	-100.8126
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	45.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	32.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	18.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.0%	4.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

19,549

Population

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$54,351

Median household income

$29,938

Per capita income

$96,300

Median home value

$843

Median monthly rent

70.2%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

6,930

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

635

Under 5

536

774

5–9

654

780

10–14

658

615

15–19

519

761

20–24

643

1,397

25–34

1,178

1,317

35–44

1,112

1,352

45–54

1,141

738

55–59

623

536

60–64

452

928

65–74

784

601

75–84

508

166

85+

141

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,798	24.5%
18 and over	14,751	75.5%
65 and over	3,128	16.0%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.3%

Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

Other race 7.7%

Two or more races 6%

Black or African American 4.5%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	15,022	68.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2,442	11.1%
Other race	1,700	7.7%
Two or more races	1,309	6%
Black or African American	996	4.5%
Asian	256	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	240	1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	26	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	45.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	32.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	18.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.0%	4.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$54,351

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.9%

$50k–$100k 26.3%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 12.0%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,300
Median rent / month	$843
Owner occupied	70.2%
Renter occupied	29.8%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	85.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	4.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	2.5%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	17.8%
1950–1959	26.8%
1940–1949	12.8%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	36.1%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.6%
Electricity	32.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,750	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	392	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,269	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,999	27.0%
Households with children under 18	2,492	33.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,203	29.7%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	18.1%
Married	50.2%	51.9%
Separated	4.3%	5.3%
Widowed	2.8%	10.4%
Divorced	12.0%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	470	10.5%
Kindergarten	134	3.0%
Elementary school	2,365	52.8%
High school	961	21.5%
College / grad school	547	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Retail trade 12.4%

Construction 12.2%

Professional & management 9.7%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Public administration 6.7%

Other services 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.1

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 21.4%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 11.2%

Female-led households 29.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	30.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	48.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,163	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.5%
Public insurance	34.2%
No insurance	20.1%
Uninsured under 19	12.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,378	94.0%
Spanish	1,540	8.4%
Other Indo-European	1,509	8.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	31	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,400	89.0%
Born in same state	17,267	88.3%
Born in different state	13,228	67.7%
Foreign born	133	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	2,149	11.0%
Not a US citizen	590	27.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,873	9.6%
Italian	1,744	8.9%
Arab	1,272	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	370	1.9%
Polish	174	0.9%
Dutch	20	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79065

What city is ZIP code 79065 in?

ZIP code 79065 is primarily assigned to Pampa, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79065 in?

ZIP code 79065 falls within Gray County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79065?

17% of residents in ZIP code 79065 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79065?

The median home value in ZIP code 79065 is $96,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 79065?

ZIP code 79065 has an estimated population of 19,549 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79065?

The median household income in ZIP code 79065 is $54,351, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79065 in?

ZIP code 79065 observes the CST timezone.