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ZIP Code 79381
Wilson, Texas

ZIP code 79381 is in Wilson, located in Lynn County, Texas, within the Lubbock metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 1,297. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $62,500, and about 14% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
1,297
Census ZCTA
County
Lynn
FIPS 48305
Median income (est.)
$62,500
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
129.86 mi²
+ 0.333 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityWilson, TX
CountyLynn County (FIPS 48305)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Metro Area (MSA)Lubbock, TX Metro Area (31180)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates33.312912, -101.77052
Land / Water Area129.86 mi² land · 0.333 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 640 individual tax returns filed in 79381 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
23.4%
$25K–$50K
20.3%
$50K–$75K
12.5%
$75K–$100K
9.4%
$100K–$200K
20.3%
$200K+
14.1%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 52% of 79381's total adjusted gross income, from 14% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($62,500) 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 79381's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$62,500
▲ 21.2%
Filers earning $200K+
14.1%
▲ 2.9 pt
Total filers
640
▲ 1.6%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79381/soi?year=… $46K 2020 $52K 2021 $62K 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 79381 ZCTA.

2000
811
 
2010
1,263
▲ +55.7%
2020
1,297
▲ +2.7%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number489765
City AliasesWilson, New Home

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79381 in?

ZIP code 79381 is in Lynn County, Texas (county FIPS code 48305).

What city is ZIP code 79381?

The primary USPS city for 79381 is Wilson, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 79381 in?

79381 is part of the Lubbock, TX Metro Area (MSA code 31180).

What is the population of ZIP code 79381?

The 2020 Census population of 79381 was 1,297 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79381?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79381 is about $62,500, with around 14% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.