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Floyd County, TX
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Floyd County, Texas.
Population
5,216
Land area
992sq mi
People per sq mi
5
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Floyd County
Floyd County at a glance
- Floyd County is 95% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,462 a year, 26% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,600 (68% below Texas) and median rent is $676 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Floydada (2,588) and Lockney (1,752).
Local data for Floyd County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Floyd County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,462
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$89,600
Median rent
$676/mo
Homeownership
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,819), Irish Americans (185), German Americans (139).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,902
1,524 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,343
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$46.2M
FY 2026, $8,552 per person
PPP loans
$12M
306 loans, 1,392 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$55.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Floyd County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled14.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Floyd County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
589
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 25°F
20.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Floyd County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.6%
U.S. 11.1% +16.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Floyd County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Floyd County, TX?
- Floydada is the largest city or town in Floyd County, with about 2,588 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Floyd County?
- Floyd County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79231, 79235, 79241, 79258.
- What is the population of Floyd County, TX?
- About 5,216 people live in Floyd County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Floyd County?
- Floyd County borders Lubbock County, Hale County, Swisher County, Crosby County, Dickens County, Briscoe County, Motley County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023