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ZIP Code 79541
Ovalo, Texas

ZIP code 79541 is in Ovalo, located in Taylor County, Texas, within the Abilene metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 943. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $66,667, and about 8% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
943
Census ZCTA
County
Taylor
FIPS 48441
Median income (est.)
$66,667
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
157.731 mi²
+ 0.313 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityOvalo, TX
CountyTaylor County (FIPS 48441)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Metro Area (MSA)Abilene, TX Metro Area (10180)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates32.14779, -99.81023
Land / Water Area157.731 mi² land · 0.313 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 480 individual tax returns filed in 79541 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
22.9%
$25K–$50K
18.8%
$50K–$75K
12.5%
$75K–$100K
12.5%
$100K–$200K
25.0%
$200K+
8.3%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 34% of 79541's total adjusted gross income, from 8% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($66,667) 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 79541's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$66,667
▲ 9.8%
Filers earning $200K+
8.3%
▲ 0.0 pt
Total filers
480
▲ 0.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79541/soi?year=… $55K 2020 $61K 2021 $67K 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 79541 ZCTA.

2000
701
 
2010
791
▲ +12.8%
2020
943
▲ +19.2%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number486720
City AliasesOvalo

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79541 in?

ZIP code 79541 is in Taylor County, Texas (county FIPS code 48441).

What city is ZIP code 79541?

The primary USPS city for 79541 is Ovalo, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 79541 in?

79541 is part of the Abilene, TX Metro Area (MSA code 10180).

What is the population of ZIP code 79541?

The 2020 Census population of 79541 was 943 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79541?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79541 is about $66,667, 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.