ZIP code 79229
Where is ZIP code 79229?
Dickens, Texas
Dickens County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79229 belongs to Dickens, Texas in Dickens County. 79229 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 code 806. About 243 people live in the 79229 area, where the median household income is $47,583. The closest ZIP codes are 79220 (Afton, 10 mi north), 79370 (Spur, 10.5 mi south) and 79243 (Mcadoo, 12.2 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 79229 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Dickens |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Dickens County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 806 |
| Coordinates | 33.628, -100.8197 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 792 |
Population and income in 79229
| Population | 243 · lower than 89% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1 · lower than 97% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 60.3 years · higher than 95% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $47,583 · lower than 88% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,388 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 7.2% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $43,200 · lower than 100% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 209 |
| Households | 121 (1.93 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 9.9% |
| Land area | 211.26 sq mi (plus 0.78 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79229. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79229
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79220 | Afton, TX | 10 mi N | Standard |
| 79370 | Spur, TX | 10.5 mi S | Standard |
| 79243 | Mcadoo, TX | 12.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 79256 | Roaring Springs, TX | 18.7 mi N | Standard |
| 79518 | Girard, TX | 19.7 mi S | Standard |
| 79322 | Crosbyton, TX | 23.6 mi W | Standard |
| 79231 | Dougherty, TX | 26.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79236 | Guthrie, TX | 28.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79244 | Matador, TX | 29.3 mi N | Standard |
| 79528 | Jayton, TX | 29.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 79357 | Ralls, TX | 32.7 mi W | Standard |
| 79235 | Floydada, TX | 38 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79229 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79229
123 MAIN ST
DICKENS TX 79229
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79229-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79229?
- 79229 is a Dickens, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79229 in?
- ZIP code 79229 is in Dickens County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79229 in?
- 79229 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79229?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79229 use area code 806.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79229?
- About 243 people live in ZIP code 79229, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79229?
- The median household income in 79229 is $47,583 a year, lower than 88% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79229?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79229 are 79220 (Afton, 10 miles), 79370 (Spur, 10.5 miles), 79243 (Mcadoo, 12.2 miles) and 79256 (Roaring Springs, 18.7 miles).