ZIP code 79356
Where is ZIP code 79356?
Post, Texas
Garza County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79356 belongs to Post, Texas in Garza County. 79356 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 5,083 people live in the 79356 area, where the median household income is $46,351. The closest ZIP codes are 79330 (Justiceburg, 15.4 mi southeast), 79381 (Wilson, 20.5 mi northwest) and 79364 (Slaton, 21.8 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 79356 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Post |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Garza County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 806 |
| Coordinates | 33.2017, -101.3922 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 793 |
Population and income in 79356
| Population | 5,083 · lower than 53% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · lower than 86% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.8 years · lower than 65% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 66% / 35% |
| Median household income | $46,351 · lower than 90% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $23,706 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 10% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $79,900 · lower than 95% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $830 a month |
| Housing units | 2,004 |
| Households | 1,448 (2.6 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 71% / 29% |
| Land area | 824.07 sq mi (plus 1.27 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79356. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79356
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79330 | Justiceburg, TX | 15.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 79381 | Wilson, TX | 20.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 79364 | Slaton, TX | 21.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 79373 | Tahoka, TX | 24.8 mi W | Standard |
| 79366 | Ransom Canyon, TX | 28.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 79517 | Fluvanna, TX | 29.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 79351 | Odonnell, TX | 29.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 79738 | Gail, TX | 31.2 mi S | Standard |
| 79383 | New Home, TX | 32.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79322 | Crosbyton, TX | 32.8 mi N | Standard |
| 79343 | Lorenzo, TX | 33.1 mi N | Standard |
| 79357 | Ralls, TX | 33.4 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79356 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79356
123 MAIN ST
POST TX 79356
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79356-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79356?
- 79356 is a Post, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79356 in?
- ZIP code 79356 is in Garza County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79356 in?
- 79356 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79356?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79356 use area code 806.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79356?
- About 5,083 people live in ZIP code 79356, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79356?
- The median household income in 79356 is $46,351 a year, lower than 90% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79356?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79356 are 79330 (Justiceburg, 15.4 miles), 79381 (Wilson, 20.5 miles), 79364 (Slaton, 21.8 miles) and 79373 (Tahoka, 24.8 miles).