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ZIP Code 79036
Fritch, Texas

ZIP code 79036 is in Fritch, located in Hutchinson County, Texas, within the Borger metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 4,643. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $57,328, and about 5% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
4,643
Census ZCTA
County
Hutchinson
FIPS 48233
Median income (est.)
$57,328
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
64.079 mi²
+ 3.792 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityFritch, TX
CountyHutchinson County (FIPS 48233)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Metro Area (MSA)Borger, TX Micro Area (14420)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates35.612812, -101.54736
Land / Water Area64.079 mi² land · 3.792 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 2,050 individual tax returns filed in 79036 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
27.8%
$25K–$50K
18.1%
$50K–$75K
14.1%
$75K–$100K
11.7%
$100K–$200K
23.4%
$200K+
4.9%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 18% of 79036's total adjusted gross income, from 5% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($57,328) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 79036's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$57,328
▲ 9.9%
Filers earning $200K+
4.9%
▲ 1.5 pt
Total filers
2,050
▼ 1.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79036/soi?year=… $49K 2020 $52K 2021 $57K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 79036 ZCTA.

2000
5,440
 
2010
5,128
▼ -5.7%
2020
4,643
▼ -9.5%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number483310
City AliasesFritch

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79036 in?

ZIP code 79036 is in Hutchinson County, Texas (county FIPS code 48233).

What city is ZIP code 79036?

The primary USPS city for 79036 is Fritch, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 79036 in?

79036 is part of the Borger, TX Micro Area (MSA code 14420).

What is the population of ZIP code 79036?

The 2020 Census population of 79036 was 4,643 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79036?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79036 is about $57,328, with around 5% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.