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ZIP Code 79382
Wolfforth, Texas

ZIP code 79382 is in Wolfforth, located in Lubbock County, Texas, within the Lubbock metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 8,449. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $54,018, and about 8% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
8,449
Census ZCTA
County
Lubbock
FIPS 48303
Median income (est.)
$54,018
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
47.696 mi²
+ 0.208 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityWolfforth, TX
CountyLubbock County (FIPS 48303)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Metro Area (MSA)Lubbock, TX Metro Area (31180)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates33.455288, -102.01405
Land / Water Area47.696 mi² land · 0.208 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 4,480 individual tax returns filed in 79382 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
26.8%
$25K–$50K
21.2%
$50K–$75K
12.5%
$75K–$100K
9.8%
$100K–$200K
22.1%
$200K+
7.6%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 46% of 79382's total adjusted gross income, from 8% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($54,018) 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 79382's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$54,018
▲ 8.7%
Filers earning $200K+
7.6%
▲ 0.5 pt
Total filers
4,480
▲ 5.7%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79382/soi?year=… $47K 2020 $50K 2021 $54K 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 79382 ZCTA.

2000
4,718
 
2010
6,291
▲ +33.3%
2020
8,449
▲ +34.3%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number489855
City AliasesWolfforth

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79382 in?

ZIP code 79382 is in Lubbock County, Texas (county FIPS code 48303).

What city is ZIP code 79382?

The primary USPS city for 79382 is Wolfforth, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 79382 in?

79382 is part of the Lubbock, TX Metro Area (MSA code 31180).

What is the population of ZIP code 79382?

The 2020 Census population of 79382 was 8,449 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79382?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79382 is about $54,018, with around 8% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.