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ZIP Code 79311
Abernathy, Texas

ZIP code 79311 is in Abernathy, located in Hale County, Texas, within the Plainview metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 3,479. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $45,221, and about 5% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
3,479
Census ZCTA
County
Hale
FIPS 48189
Median income (est.)
$45,221
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
173.455 mi²
+ 0.217 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityAbernathy, TX
CountyHale County (FIPS 48189)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Metro Area (MSA)Plainview, TX Micro Area (38380)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates33.857883, -101.88154
Land / Water Area173.455 mi² land · 0.217 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,330 individual tax returns filed in 79311 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
29.3%
$25K–$50K
25.6%
$50K–$75K
14.3%
$75K–$100K
9.0%
$100K–$200K
16.5%
$200K+
5.3%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 30% of 79311's total adjusted gross income, from 5% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($45,221) 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 79311's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$45,221
▲ 5.5%
Filers earning $200K+
5.3%
▲ 0.8 pt
Total filers
1,330
▼ 0.7%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79311/soi?year=… $41K 2020 $43K 2021 $45K 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 79311 ZCTA.

2000
3,558
 
2010
3,445
▼ -3.2%
2020
3,479
▲ +1.0%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number480010
City AliasesAbernathy

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79311 in?

ZIP code 79311 is in Hale County, Texas (county FIPS code 48189).

What city is ZIP code 79311?

The primary USPS city for 79311 is Abernathy, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 79311 in?

79311 is part of the Plainview, TX Micro Area (MSA code 38380).

What is the population of ZIP code 79311?

The 2020 Census population of 79311 was 3,479 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79311?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79311 is about $45,221, 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.