| ZIP Code | 79065 |
|---|---|
| City | Pampa |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Gray County |
| Area Code | 806 |
| Elevation | 2,950 ft |
| Latitude | 35.51732 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -100.899954 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48179 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 15.0% ▲ 50% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.1% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 199 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,494 (31.1%) |
| Some College | 2,532 (22.6%) |
| Associates | 1,846 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,181 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,966 (17.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,940 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $105,400 ▼ 62% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $897/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,114 |
| Vacant Units | 1,770 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,114 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,770 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 79065 is located in Pampa, Texas, within Gray County. With a population of 19,569, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.9 years. Economically, 79065 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,940 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79065 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $105,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $897 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 79065 is majority White (59.06%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.0%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79065 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 79065 in Pampa, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 19,569 residents, a median household income of $55,940, and a median home value of $105,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.