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ZIP Code 79201
Childress, Texas

ZIP code 79201 is in Childress, located in Childress County, Texas. Its 2020 Census population was 6,702. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $42,982, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
6,702
Census ZCTA
County
Childress
FIPS 48075
Median income (est.)
$42,982
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
860.533 mi²
+ 16.995 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityChildress, TX
CountyChildress County (FIPS 48075)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates34.437767, -100.28096
Land / Water Area860.533 mi² land · 16.995 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 2,360 individual tax returns filed in 79201 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
32.6%
$25K–$50K
24.1%
$50K–$75K
14.4%
$75K–$100K
11.4%
$100K–$200K
14.0%
$200K+
3.4%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 20% of 79201's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($42,982) 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 79201's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$42,982
▲ 8.5%
Filers earning $200K+
3.4%
▲ 0.5 pt
Total filers
2,360
▼ 2.1%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79201/soi?year=… $37K 2020 $40K 2021 $43K 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 79201 ZCTA.

2000
7,682
 
2010
7,040
▼ -8.4%
2020
6,702
▼ -4.8%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number481690
City AliasesChildress, Northfield, Kirkland, Carey

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79201 in?

ZIP code 79201 is in Childress County, Texas (county FIPS code 48075).

What city is ZIP code 79201?

The primary USPS city for 79201 is Childress, TX.

What is the population of ZIP code 79201?

The 2020 Census population of 79201 was 6,702 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79201?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79201 is about $42,982, with around 3% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.