ZIP code 79068

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 79068 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Panhandle, TX. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 79068 ZIP code area.

79068 is the zip code for

Panhandle, TX

Total population
3,197▼
Housing units
1,346●
Land area
(sq. miles)
393.84
Density
(people per sq. mile)
8.12▼
Water area
(sq. miles)
2.12

Demographic data for zip code 79068

Gender:

Male
1,561▼
Female
1,636▼
Median age
Male
38.60
Female
41.00
Gender

Households:

Total households
1,207▼
Family households
910▼
Nonfamily households
297▲
Average household size
2.59▼
Average family size
3.03▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
1,346●
Occupied housing units
1,207▼
Owner-occupied
1,000▲
Renter-occupied
207▼
Vacant housing units
139▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
206▼
5 to 9 years
260▲
10 to 14 years
269▼
15 to 19 years
217▼
20 to 24 years
129▲
25 to 34 years
331▼
35 to 44 years
394▼
45 to 54 years
488▲
55 to 59 years
225▲
60 to 64 years
169▲
65 to 74 years
254▲
75 to 84 years
172▼
85 years and over
83▲
Median age
39.80▲
Age

Race:

White
2,803
Hispanic or Latino
302
Black or African American
23
Asian
11
American Indian & Alaska Native
26
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
0
Two or More Races
32
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 79068

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
2,402
Civilian labor force
1,417
Employed
1,384
Unemployed
33
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
985
Percent Unemployed
2.3%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
1,371
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
1,092
Carpooled
162
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
0
Walked
8
Other means
38
Worked at home
71
Mean travel time
19.9 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,384
Management / business / science / arts
484
Service
102
Sales / office
361
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
238
Production / transportation / material moving
199
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,384
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
231
Construction
91
Manufacturing
177
Wholesale trade
18
Retail trade
163
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
135
Information
0
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
94
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
68
Educational services / health care / social assistance
300
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
15
Public administration
50
Other services
42
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,384
Private wage & salary workers
894
Government workers
346
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
144
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
1,122
Less than $10,000
34
$10,000 to $14,999
32
$15,000 to $24,999
154
$25,000 to $34,999
105
$35,000 to $49,999
133
$50,000 to $74,999
314
$75,000 to $99,999
130
$100,000 to $149,999
121
$150,000 to $199,999
59
$200,000 or more
40
Median household income
$61,389
Mean household income
$70,680
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
4.0%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 79068

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Panhandle El
106 W 9th St		(806) 537-35793118810.7
Panhandle H S
106 W 11th St		(806) 537-38972372910.2
Panhandle J H
1001 Elsie Ave		(806) 537-35411451910.9
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Public libraries around Panhandle, TX

NameAddress
Lovett Memorial Library Pampa
111 N Houston St
Pampa, TX 79065
Carson County Public Library
401 Main St
Panhandle, TX 79068
Olton Area Library
701 Main St
Olton, TX 79064
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Universities and Colleges around 79068

NameAddressPhone
Clarendon College-Pampa Center
1601 West Kentucky Avenue
Pampa, TX 79065		(806) 665-8801
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 79068

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Collingsworth General Hospital1014 15th Street
Wellington, TX 79095		(806) 447-252120
Coon Memorial Hospital & Home
1411 Denver Avenue
Dalhart, TX 79022		(806) 244-457123
Covenant Hospital Plainview2601 Dimmitt Road
Plainview, TX 79072		(806) 296-553136
Golden Plains Comm Hospital
200 South Mcgee Street
Borger, TX 79007		(806) 273-110052
Hansford Hospital707 South Roland Street
Spearman, TX 79081		(806) 659-253528
Hemphill County Hospital1020 South Fourth Street
Canadian, TX 79014		(806) 323-642219
Hereford Regional Medical Ctr801 East Third Street
Hereford, TX 79045		(806) 364-214140
Hi-Plains Hospital203 West Fourth Street
Hale Center, TX 79041		(806) 839-247184
Moore County Hospital District
224 East Second Street
Dumas, TX 79029		(806) 935-717158
Ochiltree General Hospital3101 Garrett Drive
Perryton, TX 79070		(806) 435-360645
Pampa Regional Medical Ctr
One Medical Plaza
Pampa, TX 79065		(806) 665-372191
Parkview Hospital1000 Sweetwater Street
Wheeler, TX 79096		(806) 826-558125
Parmer County Comm Hospital1307 Cleveland Street
Friona, TX 79035		(806) 250-275425
Plains Memorial Hospital310 West Halsell Street
Dimmitt, TX 79027		(806) 647-219132
Shamrock General Hospital1000 South Main Street
Shamrock, TX 79079		(806) 256-211432
Swisher Memorial Hospital Dist539 Southeast Second
Tulia, TX 79088		(806) 995-820026
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Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 79068

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
La Quinta Inn and Suites Weatherford1915 Wall St
Weatherford, TX 79068		6299129
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 79068

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Tumbleweed Pete's206 Main St
Panhandle, TX 79068		Hamburgers, Pizza806-537-3259
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Crime Rates in Panhandle, TX

Crime rates in Panhandle, TX:

Total
25
Violent Crime
6
Murder & Manslaughter
0
Forcible Rape
2
Robbery
0
Aggravated Assault
4
Property Crime
19
Burglary
4
Larceny & Theft
15
Motor Vehicle Theft
0
Arson
0
Panhandle, TX

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