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ZIP Code 79536
Merkel, Texas

ZIP code 79536 is in Merkel, located in Taylor County, Texas, within the Abilene metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 5,133. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $47,098, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
5,133
Census ZCTA
County
Taylor
FIPS 48441
Median income (est.)
$47,098
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
316.646 mi²
+ 0.306 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityMerkel, TX
CountyTaylor County (FIPS 48441)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Metro Area (MSA)Abilene, TX Metro Area (10180)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates32.473618, -100.03255
Land / Water Area316.646 mi² land · 0.306 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 2,170 individual tax returns filed in 79536 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
27.2%
$25K–$50K
25.8%
$50K–$75K
16.1%
$75K–$100K
11.5%
$100K–$200K
16.1%
$200K+
3.2%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 16% of 79536's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($47,098) 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 79536's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$47,098
▲ 6.5%
Filers earning $200K+
3.2%
▲ 0.9 pt
Total filers
2,170
▲ 2.8%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79536/soi?year=… $41K 2020 $44K 2021 $47K 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 79536 ZCTA.

2000
4,999
 
2010
4,988
▼ -0.2%
2020
5,133
▲ +2.9%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number485845
City AliasesBlair, Merkel, Noodle, Stith

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79536 in?

ZIP code 79536 is in Taylor County, Texas (county FIPS code 48441).

What city is ZIP code 79536?

The primary USPS city for 79536 is Merkel, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 79536 in?

79536 is part of the Abilene, TX Metro Area (MSA code 10180).

What is the population of ZIP code 79536?

The 2020 Census population of 79536 was 5,133 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79536?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79536 is about $47,098, 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.