ZIP code 79342
Where is ZIP code 79342?
Loop, Texas
Gaines County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79342 belongs to Loop, Texas in Gaines County. 79342 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 249 people live in the 79342 area, where the median household income is $73,750. The closest ZIP codes are 79378 (Wellman, 9.1 mi north), 79359 (Seagraves, 9.1 mi west) and 79377 (Welch, 17.1 mi east).
| ZIP code | 79342 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Loop |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Gaines County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 806 |
| Coordinates | 32.9162, -102.4221 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 793 |
Population and income in 79342
| Population | 249 · lower than 89% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2 · lower than 95% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.7 years · higher than 89% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $73,750 · higher than 57% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,558 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 9.6% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $120,000 · lower than 82% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 107 |
| Households | 94 (2.54 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 104.03 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79342. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79342
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79378 | Wellman, TX | 9.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79359 | Seagraves, TX | 9.1 mi W | Standard |
| 79377 | Welch, TX | 17.1 mi E | Standard |
| 79316 | Brownfield, TX | 19.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 79360 | Seminole, TX | 20.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 79376 | Tokio, TX | 20.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 79323 | Denver City, TX | 24 mi W | Standard |
| 79331 | Lamesa, TX | 29.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 79355 | Plains, TX | 30.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 79345 | Meadow, TX | 30.4 mi N | Standard |
| 79351 | Odonnell, TX | 34.8 mi E | Standard |
| 79372 | Sundown, TX | 37 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79342 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79342
123 MAIN ST
LOOP TX 79342
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79342-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79342?
- 79342 is a Loop, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79342 in?
- ZIP code 79342 is in Gaines County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79342 in?
- 79342 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79342?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79342 use area code 806.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79342?
- About 249 people live in ZIP code 79342, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79342?
- The median household income in 79342 is $73,750 a year, higher than 57% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79342?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79342 are 79378 (Wellman, 9.1 miles), 79359 (Seagraves, 9.1 miles), 79377 (Welch, 17.1 miles) and 79316 (Brownfield, 19.5 miles).