ZIP code 79311
Where is ZIP code 79311?
Abernathy, Texas
Hale County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79311 belongs to Abernathy, Texas in Hale County. 79311 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 3,536 people live in the 79311 area, where the median household income is $81,985. The closest ZIP codes are 79350 (New Deal, 8.4 mi south), 79363 (Shallowater, 13 mi southwest) and 79021 (Cotton Center, 13.1 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 79311 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Abernathy |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hale County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 806 |
| Coordinates | 33.85, -101.8611 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 793 |
Population and income in 79311
| Population | 3,536 · lower than 58% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 18 · lower than 71% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.3 years · lower than 55% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $81,985 · higher than 68% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,409 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $176,800 · lower than 60% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $868 a month |
| Housing units | 1,492 |
| Households | 1,295 (2.73 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 192.12 sq mi (plus 0.2 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79311. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79311
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79350 | New Deal, TX | 8.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79363 | Shallowater, TX | 13 mi SW | Standard |
| 79021 | Cotton Center, TX | 13.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79250 | Petersburg, TX | 14.8 mi E | Standard |
| 79041 | Hale Center, TX | 15 mi N | Standard |
| 79073 | Plainview, TX | 15.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79403 | Lubbock, TX | 16.2 mi S | Standard |
| 79430 | Lubbock, TX | 16.7 mi S | Unique |
| 79452 | Lubbock, TX | 16.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79490 | Lubbock, TX | 16.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79491 | Lubbock, TX | 16.7 mi S | Unique |
| 79493 | Lubbock, TX | 16.7 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79311 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79311
123 MAIN ST
ABERNATHY TX 79311
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79311-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79311?
- 79311 is a Abernathy, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79311 in?
- ZIP code 79311 is in Hale County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79311 in?
- 79311 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79311?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79311 use area code 806.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79311?
- About 3,536 people live in ZIP code 79311, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79311?
- The median household income in 79311 is $81,985 a year, higher than 68% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79311?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79311 are 79350 (New Deal, 8.4 miles), 79363 (Shallowater, 13 miles), 79021 (Cotton Center, 13.1 miles) and 79250 (Petersburg, 14.8 miles).