ZIP code 79331
Where is ZIP code 79331?
Lamesa, Texas
Dawson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79331 belongs to Lamesa, Texas in Dawson County. 79331 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 432 and 806. About 11,711 people live in the 79331 area, where the median household income is $54,000. The closest ZIP codes are 79377 (Welch, 16.6 mi northwest), 79351 (Odonnell, 18.3 mi northeast) and 79713 (Ackerly, 20.1 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 79331 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lamesa |
| Also accepted | La Mesa |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Dawson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 432, 806 |
| Coordinates | 32.7367, -101.9569 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 793 |
Population and income in 79331
| Population | 11,711 · higher than 60% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 15 · lower than 74% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.8 years · lower than 71% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 58% / 43% |
| Median household income | $54,000 · lower than 79% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,138 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $101,800 · lower than 89% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $799 a month |
| Housing units | 4,683 |
| Households | 3,888 (2.53 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 70% / 30% |
| Land area | 797.87 sq mi (plus 1.31 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79331. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79331
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79377 | Welch, TX | 16.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 79351 | Odonnell, TX | 18.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 79713 | Ackerly, TX | 20.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 79783 | Tarzan, TX | 26.2 mi S | Standard |
| 79748 | Knott, TX | 28.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 79738 | Gail, TX | 29.5 mi E | Standard |
| 79342 | Loop, TX | 29.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 79749 | Lenorah, TX | 30.2 mi S | Standard |
| 79373 | Tahoka, TX | 32.9 mi N | Standard |
| 79378 | Wellman, TX | 34.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79316 | Brownfield, TX | 35.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 79359 | Seagraves, TX | 38.5 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79331 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79331
123 MAIN ST
LAMESA TX 79331
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LA MESA as the city name for 79331. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79331-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79331?
- 79331 is a Lamesa, Texas ZIP code. La Mesa is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 79331 in?
- ZIP code 79331 is in Dawson County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79331 in?
- 79331 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79331?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79331 use area codes 432 and 806.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79331?
- About 11,711 people live in ZIP code 79331, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79331?
- The median household income in 79331 is $54,000 a year, lower than 79% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79331?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79331 are 79377 (Welch, 16.6 miles), 79351 (Odonnell, 18.3 miles), 79713 (Ackerly, 20.1 miles) and 79783 (Tarzan, 26.2 miles).