79070 ZIP Code — Perryton, TX

Ochiltree County, Texas

ZIP code 79070 is located in Perryton, Texas, within Ochiltree County. It covers approximately 865.09 square miles and serves a population of 9,693 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79070

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 $115,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $62,077.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 24% of households.

9,693

population

865.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79070 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79070

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79070. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Perryton	Preferred

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	9,693
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	357

Geography
Land area	865.09 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	36.2784
Longitude	-100.8159
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	46.1%	46.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	32.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	18.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

9,693

Population

People per sq mi

32.6

Median age

$62,077

Median household income

$30,491

Per capita income

$115,800

Median home value

$848

Median monthly rent

70.0%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

3,088

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

363

Under 5

357

416

5–9

410

431

10–14

425

329

15–19

325

375

20–24

369

722

25–34

713

697

35–44

688

421

45–54

415

386

55–59

381

237

60–64

234

286

65–74

283

138

75–84

137

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,959	30.5%
18 and over	6,734	69.5%
65 and over	999	10.3%
Median age	32.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.4%

Hispanic or Latino 18.8%

Other race 11.3%

Two or more races 8.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	7,088	59.4%
Hispanic or Latino	2,239	18.8%
Other race	1,344	11.3%
Two or more races	1,031	8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	103	0.9%
Black or African American	82	0.7%
Asian	45	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.1%	46.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	32.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	18.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$62,077

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.2%

$50k–$100k 25.2%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 7.8%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,800
Median rent / month	$848
Owner occupied	70.0%
Renter occupied	30.0%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	3.2%
Mobile homes	14.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.8%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	20.7%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	58.1%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	25.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.1%
Electricity	27.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Wood	0.3%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,652	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	261	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	747	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	915	25.6%
Households with children under 18	1,556	43.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	786	22.0%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	28.7%
Married	56.9%	50.9%
Separated	1.2%	2.0%
Widowed	3.5%	7.1%
Divorced	11.1%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	362	13.3%
Kindergarten	111	4.1%
Elementary school	1,205	44.1%
High school	626	22.9%
College / grad school	427	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.3%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Retail trade 10.7%

Construction 8.6%

Professional & management 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Other services 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Public administration 2.1%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.5%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	28.5%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	18.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 14.9%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 22.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.7%
Retirement income	13.5%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	22.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	36.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.6%
Visited dentist	46.8%
Cholesterol screening	85.4%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	345	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	47.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.5%
Public insurance	24.1%
No insurance	24.2%
Uninsured under 19	22.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,973	92.6%
Spanish	2,129	23.7%
Other Indo-European	2,126	23.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,662	68.7%
Born in same state	6,633	68.4%
Born in different state	4,466	46.1%
Foreign born	29	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	3,031	31.3%
Not a US citizen	737	24.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	710	7.3%
Italian	484	5%
Arab	364	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	46	0.5%
English	31	0.3%
German	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79070

What city is ZIP code 79070 in?

ZIP code 79070 is primarily assigned to Perryton, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79070 in?

ZIP code 79070 falls within Ochiltree County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79070 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 79070 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 79070?

Approximately 24% of households in ZIP code 79070 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79070?

The median home value in ZIP code 79070 is $115,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 79070?

ZIP code 79070 has an estimated population of 9,693 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79070 in?

ZIP code 79070 observes the CST timezone.