City

Panhandle, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Carson County  ·  Texas

👥3,124Population
💰$86,604Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$158,100Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓43.0%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.1%Hispanic: 12.6%Black: 0.9%Other: 3.9%Race
White77.1%
Hispanic12.6%
Black0.9%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads43.0% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
HS Graduate519 (24.4%)
Some College234 (11%)
Associates462 (21.7%)
Bachelors178 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree737 (34.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.4%Some College: 11%Associates: 21.7%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 34.6%Edu
HS Grad24.4%
Some College11.0%
Associates21.7%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate34.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,604 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$158,100 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$981/mo
Total Housing Units1,430
Vacant Units163

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
59%
About Panhandle, TX

Panhandle is a city in Texas, located in Carson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,124 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Panhandle is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,604 is near the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Panhandle is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $981 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Panhandle is well-educated. 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.05%).

Panhandle, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Panhandle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79068 3,124 $86,604 $158,100 $981 0.8% 43.0% 74.9%