ZIP Code 79235 in Floydada, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Floydada, Texas
Counties:Floyd County[Primary]
Crosby County
Motley County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:21:39 PM
Population:3,296 [See All]
Area Code:806
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.9544, -101.3028
Land Area:498.559 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 79235 has 3,296 residents and 1,299 households (average 2.54 persons per household). The median age is 39.1 years, older than the state (35.6) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (58.9%) and White (57.1%, higher than the state average of 50.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.9%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:3,296Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:3,111Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:3,550Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:6.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$53,085Source: Census ACS
Households:1,299Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$105,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.54Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.92Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--3,7633,7583,7473,7303,7093,6923,6213,4703,2983,3353,2573,1523,111
Decennial Census3,833------------------3,296------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 39.1

Male Median Age: 38.3

Female Median Age: 40.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male117132144126779376897183791089312867584133
Female1051281381107481989294869611911910770675146
Total2222602822361511741741811651691752272122351371259279
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,88142.89%
Black:952.17%
Hispanic:*1,94044.23%
Asian:60.14%
American Indian:140.32%
Hawaiian:20.05%
Other:44810.21%
Total:4,386100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,61549.00%38.3 years
Females:1,68151.00%40.9 years
Total:3,296100%39.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,79289.75%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:240.77%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:381.22%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2579.48%
Total Population:3,111100%
Total Native Population:2,81690.52%
Total Foreign-born Population:2959.48%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $53,085, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $20,768 (64.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,887. Family households earn a median of $60,988 versus $27,857 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,131). By gender, male median income is $52,931 and female is $36,754, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $16,177 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.3%, which is below the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$32,317$31,830$38,808$41,034$40,217$42,417$47,128$46,250$47,198$51,250$49,926$48,140$53,085
Median Family Income$37,863$38,393$54,158$51,841$46,964$47,689$51,421$52,669$53,053$54,627$54,904$48,914$60,988
Median NonFamily Income$22,452$20,221$17,885$25,102$21,313$21,250$21,630$19,519$25,455$36,250$40,595$0$27,857
Median Male Income$29,261$31,777$33,269$35,852$34,934$44,527$44,306$42,071$42,813$43,818$41,573$50,982$52,931
Median Female Income$29,960$28,786$35,493$27,891$28,068$28,884$29,410$26,667$27,014$30,457$30,903$35,500$36,754
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1,30959.94%
Unemployed:301.37%
Not In Labor Force:84538.69%
Total:2,184100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:40530.94%
Service:19414.82%
Sales and Office:21516.42%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:31524.06%
Production, transportation, and material moving:18013.75%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,309100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $105,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $53,100 (102.31%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $57,500. The median gross rent is $498, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $8 (1.63%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $228. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.86% (23.77% with a mortgage, 76.23% free-and-clear) and renters 31.14% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 28.41%, which is far higher than the state rate (9.62%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$51,900$53,900$55,900$59,200$60,000$48,700$49,600$55,200$47,500$64,400$73,300$92,600$105,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:14340.86%
$500 to $999:10630.29%
$1,000 to $1,499:82.29%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:277.71%
No Rent:6618.86%
Total:350100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$490$589$638$659$660$674$713$719$726$664$680$531$498
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):18416.37%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):59052.49%
Renter Occupied:35031.14%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,124100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,12471.59%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):44628.41%
Total Housing Units:1,570100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,42790.89%
Multi-Family Units:1107.01%
Other Units:332.10%
Total Housing Units:1,570100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 17.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 74.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 24.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 37.40%, which is notably higher than the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 18.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 10.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (55.34%). College enrollment is 7.15%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:20810.92%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:28314.86%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):45724.00%
Some college, no degree:43622.90%
Associate's degree:1839.61%
Bachelor's degree:28915.18%
Graduate or professional degree:482.52%
Total:1,904100%
High school or higher:1,41374.21%
Bachelor's degree or higher:33717.70%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,57245.02%
Public Insurance:1,16233.28%
No Insurance:75821.71%
Total:3,492100%
Has Health Insurance:2,73478.29%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty28.8%25.6%17.3%17.8%17.7%16.0%14.4%15.1%11.5%12.7%15.6%25.0%18.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:12613.86%
Kindergarten:839.13%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):50355.34%
High school (grades 9-12):13214.52%
College or graduate school:657.15%
Total:909100%
Early Childhood:20922.99%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):71878.99%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 79235 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 96 business establishments, employing about 530 people with an annual payroll of $23,541,000. USPS data shows 1,398 residential mailboxes and 109 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,398Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:109Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,690Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,391Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:96Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$5,546,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$23,541,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:530Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 79235 is located in Floyd County, Texas, within the Plainview, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38380) and Texas's 13rd and 19th Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 37,541 people, about 8.78% of whom live in ZIP Code 79235. It covers 498.559 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.129 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Plainview, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:38380Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:37,541Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:498.559 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.129 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:13,19Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:38349.24, 25835.59 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4826268Source: Census
Place Name:Floydada city; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


79236 | | 79234

Schools in ZIP Code 79235


ZIP Code 79235 is in the Floydada Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

A B Duncan Collegiate El 1101 S 8th St
Floydada, TX 79235
District: Floydada Independent School District
Floydada Collegiate H S 215 N White St
Floydada, TX 79235
District: Floydada Independent School District
Floydada Collegiate J H 215 N White St
Floydada, TX 79235
District: Floydada Independent School District
Floydada Isd Daep 618 Whirlwind Alley
Floyada, TX 79235
District: Floydada Independent School District
Springboard Academics 1901 50th St Ste C2
Lubbock, TX 79412
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lubbock Junior Academy 5302 Elgin Ave
Lubbock, TX 79413
District: Private SchoolNearby
Trinity Christian School 6701 University Ave
Lubbock, TX 79413
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 79235


Wayland Baptist University 1900 W. 7th Street
Plainview, TX 79072
Type: Post Secondary
Texas Tech University Broadway And University Avenue
Lubbock, TX 79409-5005
Type: Post Secondary
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3601 4th Street
Lubbock, TX 79430
Type: Post Secondary
Texas Tech University System Administration 1508 Knoxville Avenue
Lubbock, TX 79409-2013
Type: Post Secondary
Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy-Lubbock 7615 University Ave #b
Lubbock, TX 79423-2125
Type: Post Secondary
Lubbock Christian University 5601 19th Street
Lubbock, TX 79407-2099
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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