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ZIP Code 79316
Brownfield, Texas

ZIP code 79316 is in Brownfield, located in Terry County, Texas. Its 2020 Census population was 10,619. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $36,124, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
10,619
Census ZCTA
County
Terry
FIPS 48445
Median income (est.)
$36,124
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
467.268 mi²
+ 0.821 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityBrownfield, TX
CountyTerry County (FIPS 48445)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates33.137905, -102.32618
Land / Water Area467.268 mi² land · 0.821 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 3,990 individual tax returns filed in 79316 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
37.8%
$25K–$50K
27.3%
$50K–$75K
13.0%
$75K–$100K
8.0%
$100K–$200K
10.8%
$200K+
3.0%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 23% of 79316's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($36,124) 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 79316's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$36,124
▲ 13.5%
Filers earning $200K+
3.0%
▲ 1.0 pt
Total filers
3,990
▲ 0.8%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79316/soi?year=… $31K 2020 $32K 2021 $36K 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 79316 ZCTA.

2000
11,401
 
2010
11,451
▲ +0.4%
2020
10,619
▼ -7.3%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number481120
City AliasesBrownfield

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79316 in?

ZIP code 79316 is in Terry County, Texas (county FIPS code 48445).

What city is ZIP code 79316?

The primary USPS city for 79316 is Brownfield, TX.

What is the population of ZIP code 79316?

The 2020 Census population of 79316 was 10,619 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79316?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79316 is about $36,124, 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.