City

Friona, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Parmer County  ·  Texas

👥5,356Population
💰$74,773Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$137,700Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.6%Hispanic: 67%Black: 0.5%Other: 1.6%Race
White30.6%
Hispanic67.0%
Black0.5%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma158 (5.6%)
HS Graduate937 (33.1%)
Some College368 (13%)
Associates396 (14%)
Bachelors349 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree626 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.6%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 13%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS5.6%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College13.0%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,773 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$137,700 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,014/mo
Total Housing Units2,133
Vacant Units293

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
52%
About Friona, TX

Friona is a city in Texas, located in Parmer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,356 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Friona is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,773 is near the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Friona is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,014 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Friona is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (67.03%).

Friona, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Friona
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79035 5,356 $74,773 $137,700 $1,014 3.4% 34.4% 71.7%