ZIP code 79244
Where is ZIP code 79244?
Matador, Texas
Motley County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79244 belongs to Matador, Texas in Motley County. 79244 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 776 people live in the 79244 area, where the median household income is $71,875. The closest ZIP codes are 79256 (Roaring Springs, 10.7 mi south), 79234 (Flomot, 15.7 mi northwest) and 79231 (Dougherty, 16.5 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 79244 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Matador |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Motley County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 806 |
| Coordinates | 34.0525, -100.8361 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 792 |
Population and income in 79244
| Population | 776 · lower than 79% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3 · lower than 92% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49 years · higher than 85% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $71,875 · higher than 54% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,350 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $88,400 · lower than 92% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $588 a month |
| Housing units | 472 |
| Households | 299 (2.6 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 223.51 sq mi (plus 0.14 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79244. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79244
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79256 | Roaring Springs, TX | 10.7 mi S | Standard |
| 79234 | Flomot, TX | 15.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 79231 | Dougherty, TX | 16.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 79220 | Afton, TX | 19.5 mi S | Standard |
| 79243 | Mcadoo, TX | 23.1 mi S | Standard |
| 79261 | Turkey, TX | 24.3 mi N | Standard |
| 79223 | Cee Vee, TX | 24.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 79255 | Quitaque, TX | 25.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 79235 | Floydada, TX | 29.1 mi W | Standard |
| 79229 | Dickens, TX | 29.3 mi S | Standard |
| 79258 | South Plains, TX | 29.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79248 | Paducah, TX | 30.8 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79244 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79244
123 MAIN ST
MATADOR TX 79244
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79244-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79244?
- 79244 is a Matador, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79244 in?
- ZIP code 79244 is in Motley County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79244 in?
- 79244 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79244?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79244 use area code 806.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79244?
- About 776 people live in ZIP code 79244, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79244?
- The median household income in 79244 is $71,875 a year, higher than 54% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79244?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79244 are 79256 (Roaring Springs, 10.7 miles), 79234 (Flomot, 15.7 miles), 79231 (Dougherty, 16.5 miles) and 79220 (Afton, 19.5 miles).