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ZIP Code 79042
Happy, Texas

ZIP code 79042 is in Happy, located in Swisher County, Texas. Its 2020 Census population was 1,190. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $51,562, and about 6% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
1,190
Census ZCTA
County
Swisher
FIPS 48437
Median income (est.)
$51,562
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
429.06 mi²
+ 2.485 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityHappy, TX
CountySwisher County (FIPS 48437)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates34.741356, -101.91149
Land / Water Area429.06 mi² land · 2.485 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 510 individual tax returns filed in 79042 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
27.5%
$25K–$50K
21.6%
$50K–$75K
15.7%
$75K–$100K
11.8%
$100K–$200K
17.6%
$200K+
5.9%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 26% of 79042's total adjusted gross income, from 6% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($51,562) 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 79042's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$51,562
▲ 3.1%
Filers earning $200K+
5.9%
▲ 5.9 pt
Total filers
510
▲ 2.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79042/soi?year=… $47K 2020 $50K 2021 $52K 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 79042 ZCTA.

2000
1,196
 
2010
1,169
▼ -2.3%
2020
1,190
▲ +1.8%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number483870
City AliasesHappy

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79042 in?

ZIP code 79042 is in Swisher County, Texas (county FIPS code 48437).

What city is ZIP code 79042?

The primary USPS city for 79042 is Happy, TX.

What is the population of ZIP code 79042?

The 2020 Census population of 79042 was 1,190 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79042?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79042 is about $51,562, with around 6% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.