ZIP code 79788
Where is ZIP code 79788?
Wickett, Texas
Ward County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 79788 belongs to Wickett, Texas in Ward County. 79788 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Wickett post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 432. About 699 people live in the 79788 area, where the median household income is $57,109. The closest ZIP codes are 79756 (Monahans, 6.3 mi east), 79777 (Pyote, 7.4 mi west) and 79789 (Wink, 15.4 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 79788 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wickett |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Ward County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 432 |
| Coordinates | 31.5692, -103.0067 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 797 |
Population and income in 79788
| Population | 699 · lower than 80% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 47 · lower than 58% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 26.5 years · lower than 96% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 61% / 40% |
| Median household income | $57,109 · lower than 74% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,467 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 8.4% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $84,700 · lower than 94% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 261 |
| Households | 252 (2.77 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 93% / 7.1% |
| Land area | 14.85 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 79788. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79788
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79756 | Monahans, TX | 6.3 mi E | Standard |
| 79777 | Pyote, TX | 7.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79789 | Wink, TX | 15.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79742 | Grandfalls, TX | 17.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 79745 | Kermit, TX | 20.4 mi N | Standard |
| 79730 | Coyanosa, TX | 23.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79719 | Barstow, TX | 24.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79759 | Notrees, TX | 25.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79776 | Penwell, TX | 27.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79743 | Imperial, TX | 27.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 79772 | Pecos, TX | 34.8 mi W | Standard |
| 79741 | Goldsmith, TX | 34.8 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79788 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79788
PO BOX 123
WICKETT TX 79788
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79788-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79788?
- 79788 is a Wickett, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79788 in?
- ZIP code 79788 is in Ward County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79788 in?
- 79788 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79788?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79788 use area code 432.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79788?
- About 699 people live in ZIP code 79788, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79788?
- The median household income in 79788 is $57,109 a year, lower than 74% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 79788 for a street address?
- No. 79788 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Wickett use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 79788?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79788 are 79756 (Monahans, 6.3 miles), 79777 (Pyote, 7.4 miles), 79789 (Wink, 15.4 miles) and 79742 (Grandfalls, 17.8 miles).