ZIP Code 79068 - Panhandle Texas

79068 Overview

ZIP Code 79068 is located in Panhandle Texas. 79068 is primarily within Carson County, with some portions in Potter County. Regionally, 79068 is located in the Amarillo Area.

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ZIP Code 79068 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NamePanhandle
Primary CountyCarson County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)3,269
Area Code(s)806
Current Time
CST

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79068 Demographics

79068 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 79068 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79068 is White. The current unemployment level in 79068 is 4.4%.

Population3,269
Population Growth Rate6.90%
Population Density6 People per Square Mile
Total Households1,091
Percentage High Income Households3.2%
Median Household Income (2021)$80,598
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$313,160
Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024)4.4%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 83.45%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 87.44%

79068 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,90082.9%
Black501.43%
Hispanic45012.86%
Asian70.2%
Native American681.94%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander230.66%

79068 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White58589.18%
Black50.76%
Hispanic598.99%
Asian30.46%
Native American40.61%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

79068 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College924.89%
Bachelor Degree36519.4%
High School Diploma50026.58%
No High School Diploma120.64%
GED or Alternate733.88%
1 or More Years of College51127.17%
Associates Degree1256.65%
Masters Degree1658.77%
Professional Degree191.01%
Doctorate Degree191.01%

79068 Geography

Coordinates35.39944458,-101.46080780
Adjacent ZIP Codes
RegionAmarillo Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaAmarillo, TX
Time ZoneCentral Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area538 Square Miles

79068 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7a: 0F to 5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneBSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate
Ecoregion25i - Llano Estacado

79068 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)22273342526165645645322444
Avg Max Temp (°F)50566472808892908474605172
Avg Precip (In.).61.721.421.7333.492.552.862.231.78.93.6621.98

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