ZIP code 79079
Where is ZIP code 79079?
Shamrock, Texas
Wheeler County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79079 belongs to Shamrock, Texas in Wheeler County. 79079 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 codes 580 and 806. About 2,222 people live in the 79079 area, where the median household income is $51,250. The closest ZIP codes are 79077 (Samnorwood, 11.3 mi south), 73668 (Texola, 14.5 mi east) and 79096 (Wheeler, 15 mi north).
| ZIP code | 79079 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Shamrock |
| Also accepted | Twitty |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Wheeler County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 580, 806 |
| Coordinates | 35.2142, -100.249 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 790 |
Population and income in 79079
| Population | 2,222 · lower than 65% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4 · lower than 90% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.2 years · higher than 80% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $51,250 · lower than 84% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,694 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $92,500 · lower than 91% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $981 a month |
| Housing units | 1,424 |
| Households | 995 (2.23 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 593.01 sq mi (plus 0.26 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79079. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79079
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79077 | Samnorwood, TX | 11.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 73668 | Texola, OK | 14.5 mi E | Standard |
| 79096 | Wheeler, TX | 15 mi N | Standard |
| 79057 | Mclean, TX | 19.9 mi W | Standard |
| 73645 | Erick, OK | 21.8 mi E | Standard |
| 79251 | Quail, TX | 22.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 79095 | Wellington, TX | 23.7 mi S | Standard |
| 79061 | Mobeetie, TX | 23.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 73666 | Sweetwater, OK | 25.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 79011 | Briscoe, TX | 26.1 mi N | Standard |
| 79003 | Allison, TX | 28.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79002 | Alanreed, TX | 28.8 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79079 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79079
123 MAIN ST
SHAMROCK TX 79079
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts TWITTY as the city name for 79079. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79079-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79079?
- 79079 is a Shamrock, Texas ZIP code. Twitty is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 79079 in?
- ZIP code 79079 is in Wheeler County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79079 in?
- 79079 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79079?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79079 use area codes 580 and 806.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79079?
- About 2,222 people live in ZIP code 79079, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79079?
- The median household income in 79079 is $51,250 a year, lower than 84% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79079?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79079 are 79077 (Samnorwood, 11.3 miles), 73668 (Texola, 14.5 miles), 79096 (Wheeler, 15 miles) and 79057 (Mclean, 19.9 miles).