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ZIP Code 79068
Panhandle, Texas

ZIP code 79068 is in Panhandle, located in Carson County, Texas, within the Amarillo metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 3,054. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $63,194, and about 7% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
3,054
Census ZCTA
County
Carson
FIPS 48065
Median income (est.)
$63,194
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
393.847 mi²
+ 2.103 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityPanhandle, TX
CountyCarson County (FIPS 48065)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Metro Area (MSA)Amarillo, TX Metro Area (11100)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates35.34666, -101.44426
Land / Water Area393.847 mi² land · 2.103 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,310 individual tax returns filed in 79068 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
23.7%
$25K–$50K
19.1%
$50K–$75K
13.7%
$75K–$100K
13.7%
$100K–$200K
22.9%
$200K+
6.9%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 29% of 79068's total adjusted gross income, from 7% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($63,194) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 79068's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$63,194
▲ 6.4%
Filers earning $200K+
6.9%
▲ 1.7 pt
Total filers
1,310
▼ 3.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79068/soi?year=… $57K 2020 $59K 2021 $63K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 79068 ZCTA.

2000
3,317
 
2010
3,197
▼ -3.6%
2020
3,054
▼ -4.5%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number486800
City AliasesPanhandle

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79068 in?

ZIP code 79068 is in Carson County, Texas (county FIPS code 48065).

What city is ZIP code 79068?

The primary USPS city for 79068 is Panhandle, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 79068 in?

79068 is part of the Amarillo, TX Metro Area (MSA code 11100).

What is the population of ZIP code 79068?

The 2020 Census population of 79068 was 3,054 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79068?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79068 is about $63,194, with around 7% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.