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ZIP Code 79501
Anson, Texas

ZIP code 79501 is in Anson, located in Jones County, Texas, within the Abilene metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 3,594. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $44,595, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
3,594
Census ZCTA
County
Jones
FIPS 48253
Median income (est.)
$44,595
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
199.13 mi²
+ 1.026 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityAnson, TX
CountyJones County (FIPS 48253)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Metro Area (MSA)Abilene, TX Metro Area (10180)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates32.747612, -99.904854
Land / Water Area199.13 mi² land · 1.026 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,480 individual tax returns filed in 79501 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
30.4%
$25K–$50K
25.0%
$50K–$75K
16.2%
$75K–$100K
11.5%
$100K–$200K
14.2%
$200K+
2.7%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 19% of 79501's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($44,595) 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 79501's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$44,595
▲ 12.8%
Filers earning $200K+
2.7%
▲ 0.7 pt
Total filers
1,480
▲ 0.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79501/soi?year=… $38K 2020 $40K 2021 $45K 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 79501 ZCTA.

2000
3,643
 
2010
3,528
▼ -3.2%
2020
3,594
▲ +1.9%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number480285
City AliasesAnson, Radium

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79501 in?

ZIP code 79501 is in Jones County, Texas (county FIPS code 48253).

What city is ZIP code 79501?

The primary USPS city for 79501 is Anson, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 79501 in?

79501 is part of the Abilene, TX Metro Area (MSA code 10180).

What is the population of ZIP code 79501?

The 2020 Census population of 79501 was 3,594 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79501?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79501 is about $44,595, 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.