ZIP code 79068
Where is ZIP code 79068?
Panhandle, Texas
Carson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79068 belongs to Panhandle, Texas in Carson County. 79068 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 806. About 2,784 people live in the 79068 area, where the median household income is $86,264. The closest ZIP codes are 79097 (White Deer, 14.8 mi east), 79111 (Amarillo, 17.1 mi southwest) and 79080 (Skellytown, 19.5 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 79068 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Panhandle |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Carson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 806 |
| Coordinates | 35.3808, -101.4304 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 790 |
Population and income in 79068
| Population | 2,784 · lower than 61% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 7 · lower than 85% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.5 years · higher than 79% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $86,264 · higher than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $45,309 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 33% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $165,300 · lower than 65% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,038 a month |
| Housing units | 1,453 |
| Households | 1,245 (2.18 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 77% / 23% |
| Land area | 403.33 sq mi (plus 2.12 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79068. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79068
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79097 | White Deer, TX | 14.8 mi E | Standard |
| 79111 | Amarillo, TX | 17.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 79080 | Skellytown, TX | 19.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 79019 | Claude, TX | 19.8 mi S | Standard |
| 79007 | Borger, TX | 19.9 mi N | Standard |
| 79008 | Borger, TX | 19.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79036 | Fritch, TX | 20.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 79039 | Groom, TX | 20.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 79078 | Sanford, TX | 23 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79107 | Amarillo, TX | 23.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 79108 | Amarillo, TX | 23.6 mi W | Standard |
| 79117 | Amarillo, TX | 23.8 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79068 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79068
123 MAIN ST
PANHANDLE TX 79068
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79068-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79068?
- 79068 is a Panhandle, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79068 in?
- ZIP code 79068 is in Carson County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79068 in?
- 79068 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79068?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79068 use area code 806.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79068?
- About 2,784 people live in ZIP code 79068, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79068?
- The median household income in 79068 is $86,264 a year, higher than 73% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79068?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79068 are 79097 (White Deer, 14.8 miles), 79111 (Amarillo, 17.1 miles), 79080 (Skellytown, 19.5 miles) and 79019 (Claude, 19.8 miles).