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ZIP Code 79356
Post, Texas

ZIP code 79356 is in Post, located in Garza County, Texas. Its 2020 Census population was 5,695. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $43,207, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
5,695
Census ZCTA
County
Garza
FIPS 48169
Median income (est.)
$43,207
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
743.209 mi²
+ 1.293 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityPost, TX
CountyGarza County (FIPS 48169)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates33.28459, -101.34208
Land / Water Area743.209 mi² land · 1.293 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,730 individual tax returns filed in 79356 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
30.6%
$25K–$50K
26.6%
$50K–$75K
15.6%
$75K–$100K
10.4%
$100K–$200K
13.3%
$200K+
3.5%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 35% of 79356's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($43,207) 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 79356's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$43,207
▲ 9.2%
Filers earning $200K+
3.5%
▲ 0.0 pt
Total filers
1,730
▼ 1.1%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79356/soi?year=… $33K 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 79356 ZCTA.

2000
4,896
 
2010
6,363
▲ +30.0%
2020
5,695
▼ -10.5%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number487235
City AliasesPost

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79356 in?

ZIP code 79356 is in Garza County, Texas (county FIPS code 48169).

What city is ZIP code 79356?

The primary USPS city for 79356 is Post, TX.

What is the population of ZIP code 79356?

The 2020 Census population of 79356 was 5,695 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79356?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79356 is about $43,207, 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.