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ZIP Code 79336
Levelland, Texas

ZIP code 79336 is in Levelland, located in Hockley County, Texas, within the Levelland metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 15,953. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $42,734, and about 5% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
15,953
Census ZCTA
County
Hockley
FIPS 48219
Median income (est.)
$42,734
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
432.105 mi²
+ 0.006 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityLevelland, TX
CountyHockley County (FIPS 48219)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Metro Area (MSA)Levelland, TX Micro Area (30220)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates33.6034, -102.39884
Land / Water Area432.105 mi² land · 0.006 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 6,490 individual tax returns filed in 79336 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
32.5%
$25K–$50K
24.6%
$50K–$75K
13.9%
$75K–$100K
10.0%
$100K–$200K
14.3%
$200K+
4.6%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 26% of 79336's total adjusted gross income, from 5% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($42,734) 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 79336's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$42,734
▲ 8.9%
Filers earning $200K+
4.6%
▲ 1.3 pt
Total filers
6,490
▼ 1.7%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79336/soi?year=… $38K 2020 $39K 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 79336 ZCTA.

2000
16,604
 
2010
16,972
▲ +2.2%
2020
15,953
▼ -6.0%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number485120
City AliasesLevelland, Pettit

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79336 in?

ZIP code 79336 is in Hockley County, Texas (county FIPS code 48219).

What city is ZIP code 79336?

The primary USPS city for 79336 is Levelland, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 79336 in?

79336 is part of the Levelland, TX Micro Area (MSA code 30220).

What is the population of ZIP code 79336?

The 2020 Census population of 79336 was 15,953 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79336?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79336 is about $42,734, 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.