ZIP code 79756
Where is ZIP code 79756?
Monahans, Texas
Ward County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79756 belongs to Monahans, Texas in Ward County. 79756 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 432. About 9,485 people live in the 79756 area, where the median household income is $67,468. The closest ZIP codes are 79788 (Wickett, 6.3 mi west), 79777 (Pyote, 13.7 mi west) and 79742 (Grandfalls, 16.5 mi south).
| ZIP code | 79756 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Monahans |
| Also accepted | Thorntonville |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Ward County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 432 |
| Coordinates | 31.5813, -102.9003 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 797 |
Population and income in 79756
| Population | 9,485 · higher than 57% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 60 · lower than 54% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.2 years · lower than 68% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $67,468 · lower than 54% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,123 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $160,600 · lower than 68% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,133 a month |
| Housing units | 4,417 |
| Households | 3,729 (2.51 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 77% / 23% |
| Land area | 158.48 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79756. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79756
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79788 | Wickett, TX | 6.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79777 | Pyote, TX | 13.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79742 | Grandfalls, TX | 16.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79789 | Wink, TX | 19.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79776 | Penwell, TX | 21.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79759 | Notrees, TX | 21.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79745 | Kermit, TX | 22 mi NW | Standard |
| 79743 | Imperial, TX | 24.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 79730 | Coyanosa, TX | 25.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79719 | Barstow, TX | 30.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79741 | Goldsmith, TX | 30.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 79763 | Odessa, TX | 33.4 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79756 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79756
123 MAIN ST
MONAHANS TX 79756
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts THORNTONVILLE as the city name for 79756. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79756-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79756?
- 79756 is a Monahans, Texas ZIP code. Thorntonville is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 79756 in?
- ZIP code 79756 is in Ward County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79756 in?
- 79756 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79756?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79756 use area code 432.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79756?
- About 9,485 people live in ZIP code 79756, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79756?
- The median household income in 79756 is $67,468 a year, lower than 54% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79756?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79756 are 79788 (Wickett, 6.3 miles), 79777 (Pyote, 13.7 miles), 79742 (Grandfalls, 16.5 miles) and 79789 (Wink, 19.1 miles).