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ZIP Code 79347
Muleshoe, Texas

ZIP code 79347 is in Muleshoe, located in Bailey County, Texas. Its 2020 Census population was 7,169. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $39,123, and about 2% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
7,169
Census ZCTA
County
Bailey
FIPS 48017
Median income (est.)
$39,123
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
706.73 mi²
+ 1.099 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityMuleshoe, TX
CountyBailey County (FIPS 48017)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates34.17256, -102.78941
Land / Water Area706.73 mi² land · 1.099 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 2,490 individual tax returns filed in 79347 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
32.5%
$25K–$50K
30.9%
$50K–$75K
16.1%
$75K–$100K
8.4%
$100K–$200K
9.6%
$200K+
2.4%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 21% of 79347's total adjusted gross income, from 2% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($39,123) 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 79347's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$39,123
▲ 3.0%
Filers earning $200K+
2.4%
▲ 0.5 pt
Total filers
2,490
▼ 3.9%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79347/soi?year=… $35K 2020 $38K 2021 $39K 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 79347 ZCTA.

2000
6,515
 
2010
7,462
▲ +14.5%
2020
7,169
▼ -3.9%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number486175
City AliasesMuleshoe

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79347 in?

ZIP code 79347 is in Bailey County, Texas (county FIPS code 48017).

What city is ZIP code 79347?

The primary USPS city for 79347 is Muleshoe, TX.

What is the population of ZIP code 79347?

The 2020 Census population of 79347 was 7,169 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79347?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79347 is about $39,123, with around 2% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.