ZIP code 79742
Where is ZIP code 79742?
Grandfalls, Texas
Ward County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 79742 belongs to Grandfalls, Texas in Ward County. 79742 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Grandfalls post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 432. About 620 people live in the 79742 area, where the median household income is $68,681. The closest ZIP codes are 79743 (Imperial, 10.9 mi southeast), 79730 (Coyanosa, 14.1 mi southwest) and 79756 (Monahans, 16.5 mi north).
| ZIP code | 79742 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Grandfalls |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Ward County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 432 |
| Coordinates | 31.3459, -102.8568 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 797 |
Population and income in 79742
| Population | 620 · lower than 81% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 7 · lower than 85% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 27.1 years · lower than 95% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 46% |
| Median household income | $68,681 · lower than 52% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,405 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median rent | $428 a month |
| Housing units | 289 |
| Households | 257 (2.41 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 85.91 sq mi (plus 0.09 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79742. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79742
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79743 | Imperial, TX | 10.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 79730 | Coyanosa, TX | 14.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 79756 | Monahans, TX | 16.5 mi N | Standard |
| 79788 | Wickett, TX | 17.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79777 | Pyote, TX | 20.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79731 | Crane, TX | 29.8 mi E | Standard |
| 79776 | Penwell, TX | 31.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79735 | Fort Stockton, TX | 31.5 mi S | Standard |
| 79719 | Barstow, TX | 32.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79789 | Wink, TX | 33.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79740 | Girvin, TX | 33.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 79759 | Notrees, TX | 36.2 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79742 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79742
PO BOX 123
GRANDFALLS TX 79742
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Royalty: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79742-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79742?
- 79742 is a Grandfalls, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79742 in?
- ZIP code 79742 is in Ward County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79742 in?
- 79742 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79742?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79742 use area code 432.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79742?
- About 620 people live in ZIP code 79742, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79742?
- The median household income in 79742 is $68,681 a year, lower than 52% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 79742 for a street address?
- No. 79742 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Grandfalls use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 79742?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79742 are 79743 (Imperial, 10.9 miles), 79730 (Coyanosa, 14.1 miles), 79756 (Monahans, 16.5 miles) and 79788 (Wickett, 17.8 miles).