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ZIP Code 79512
Colorado City, Texas

ZIP code 79512 is in Colorado City, located in Mitchell County, Texas. Its 2020 Census population was 7,974. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $45,673, and about 4% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
7,974
Census ZCTA
County
Mitchell
FIPS 48335
Median income (est.)
$45,673
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
574.715 mi²
+ 4.851 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityColorado City, TX
CountyMitchell County (FIPS 48335)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates32.304115, -100.92439
Land / Water Area574.715 mi² land · 4.851 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 2,260 individual tax returns filed in 79512 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
31.0%
$25K–$50K
23.0%
$50K–$75K
14.6%
$75K–$100K
11.1%
$100K–$200K
15.9%
$200K+
4.4%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 31% of 79512's total adjusted gross income, from 4% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($45,673) 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 79512's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$45,673
▲ 13.3%
Filers earning $200K+
4.4%
▲ 1.3 pt
Total filers
2,260
▼ 0.4%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79512/soi?year=… $39K 2020 $40K 2021 $46K 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 79512 ZCTA.

2000
8,510
 
2010
8,197
▼ -3.7%
2020
7,974
▼ -2.7%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number481900
City AliasesBuford, Colorado City, Cuthbert

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79512 in?

ZIP code 79512 is in Mitchell County, Texas (county FIPS code 48335).

What city is ZIP code 79512?

The primary USPS city for 79512 is Colorado City, TX.

What is the population of ZIP code 79512?

The 2020 Census population of 79512 was 7,974 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79512?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79512 is about $45,673, with around 4% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.