ZIP code 79248
Where is ZIP code 79248?
Paducah, Texas
Cottle County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79248 belongs to Paducah, Texas in Cottle County. 79248 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 806 and 940. About 1,273 people live in the 79248 area, where the median household income is $49,028. The closest ZIP codes are 79223 (Cee Vee, 17 mi northwest), 79259 (Tell, 25.1 mi north) and 79201 (Childress, 27.1 mi north).
| ZIP code | 79248 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Paducah |
| Also accepted | Dumont |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Cottle County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 806, 940 |
| Coordinates | 34.0217, -100.2986 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 792 |
Population and income in 79248
| Population | 1,273 · lower than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2 · lower than 95% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.3 years · higher than 78% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $49,028 · lower than 87% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,694 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $55,000 · lower than 99% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $264 a month |
| Housing units | 868 |
| Households | 534 (2.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 82% / 18% |
| Land area | 834.65 sq mi (plus 1.76 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79248. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79248
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79223 | Cee Vee, TX | 17 mi NW | Standard |
| 79259 | Tell, TX | 25.1 mi N | Standard |
| 79201 | Childress, TX | 27.1 mi N | Standard |
| 79236 | Guthrie, TX | 27.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79244 | Matador, TX | 30.8 mi W | Standard |
| 79256 | Roaring Springs, TX | 32.9 mi W | Standard |
| 79220 | Afton, TX | 33.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 79227 | Crowell, TX | 34.4 mi E | Standard |
| 79233 | Estelline, TX | 36.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79252 | Quanah, TX | 36.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 79229 | Dickens, TX | 40.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 79261 | Turkey, TX | 40.9 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79248 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79248
123 MAIN ST
PADUCAH TX 79248
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts DUMONT as the city name for 79248. Avoid Chalk: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79248-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79248?
- 79248 is a Paducah, Texas ZIP code. Dumont is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 79248 in?
- ZIP code 79248 is in Cottle County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79248 in?
- 79248 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79248?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79248 use area codes 806 and 940.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79248?
- About 1,273 people live in ZIP code 79248, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79248?
- The median household income in 79248 is $49,028 a year, lower than 87% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79248?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79248 are 79223 (Cee Vee, 17 miles), 79259 (Tell, 25.1 miles), 79201 (Childress, 27.1 miles) and 79236 (Guthrie, 27.7 miles).