ZIP code 79778
Where is ZIP code 79778?
Rankin, Texas
Upton County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 79778 belongs to Rankin, Texas in Upton County. 79778 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Rankin post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 325 and 432. About 1,175 people live in the 79778 area, where the median household income is $70,808. The closest ZIP codes are 79752 (Mc Camey, 15.9 mi northwest), 79744 (Iraan, 21.6 mi south) and 79755 (Midkiff, 21.9 mi north).
| ZIP code | 79778 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rankin |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Upton County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 325, 432 |
| Coordinates | 31.2266, -101.9441 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 797 |
Population and income in 79778
| Population | 1,175 · lower than 74% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · lower than 86% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.2 years · higher than 69% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $70,808 · higher than 52% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,833 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $123,500 · lower than 81% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $564 a month |
| Housing units | 558 |
| Households | 502 (2.26 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 211.57 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79778. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79778
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79752 | Mc Camey, TX | 15.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 79744 | Iraan, TX | 21.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79755 | Midkiff, TX | 21.9 mi N | Standard |
| 79731 | Crane, TX | 26.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 76932 | Big Lake, TX | 27.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 79740 | Girvin, TX | 28.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 79781 | Sheffield, TX | 37.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79743 | Imperial, TX | 44.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79760 | Odessa, TX | 44.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 76930 | Barnhart, TX | 44.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79704 | Midland, TX | 44.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79708 | Midland, TX | 44.7 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79778 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79778
PO BOX 123
RANKIN TX 79778
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79778-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79778?
- 79778 is a Rankin, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79778 in?
- ZIP code 79778 is in Upton County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79778 in?
- 79778 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79778?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79778 use area codes 325 and 432.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79778?
- About 1,175 people live in ZIP code 79778, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79778?
- The median household income in 79778 is $70,808 a year, higher than 52% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 79778 for a street address?
- No. 79778 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Rankin use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 79778?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79778 are 79752 (Mc Camey, 15.9 miles), 79744 (Iraan, 21.6 miles), 79755 (Midkiff, 21.9 miles) and 79731 (Crane, 26.9 miles).