ZIP code 79010
Where is ZIP code 79010?
Boys Ranch, Texas
Potter County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 79010 belongs to Boys Ranch, Texas in Potter County. 79010 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Boys Ranch post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 806. About 616 people live in the 79010 area. The closest ZIP codes are 79018 (Channing, 11.4 mi north), 79058 (Masterson, 18 mi northeast) and 79012 (Bushland, 20.3 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 79010 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Boys Ranch |
| Also accepted | Valle De Oro |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Potter County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 806 |
| Coordinates | 35.5314, -102.2541 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 790 |
Population and income in 79010
| Population | 616 · lower than 81% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4 · lower than 90% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 16.4 years · lower than 99% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 75% / 25% |
| Income per person | $20,164 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 75% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 103 |
| Households | 92 (1.49 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 151.21 sq mi (plus 0.12 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79010. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79010
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79018 | Channing, TX | 11.4 mi N | Standard |
| 79058 | Masterson, TX | 18 mi NE | Standard |
| 79012 | Bushland, TX | 20.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 79105 | Amarillo, TX | 22.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 79166 | Amarillo, TX | 22.1 mi SE | Unique |
| 79168 | Amarillo, TX | 22.1 mi SE | Unique |
| 79172 | Amarillo, TX | 22.1 mi SE | Unique |
| 79174 | Amarillo, TX | 22.1 mi SE | Unique |
| 79178 | Amarillo, TX | 22.1 mi SE | Unique |
| 79185 | Amarillo, TX | 22.1 mi SE | Unique |
| 79189 | Amarillo, TX | 22.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 79092 | Vega, TX | 23.2 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79010 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79010
PO BOX 123
BOYS RANCH TX 79010
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts VALLE DE ORO as the city name for 79010. Avoid Prayer Town: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79010-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79010?
- 79010 is a Boys Ranch, Texas ZIP code. Valle De Oro is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 79010 in?
- ZIP code 79010 is in Potter County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79010 in?
- 79010 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79010?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79010 use area code 806.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79010?
- About 616 people live in ZIP code 79010, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 79010 for a street address?
- No. 79010 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Boys Ranch use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 79010?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79010 are 79018 (Channing, 11.4 miles), 79058 (Masterson, 18 miles), 79012 (Bushland, 20.3 miles) and 79105 (Amarillo, 22.1 miles).