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ZIP Code 79549
Snyder, Texas

ZIP code 79549 is in Snyder, located in Scurry County, Texas, within the Snyder metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 15,456. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $46,771, and about 5% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
15,456
Census ZCTA
County
Scurry
FIPS 48415
Median income (est.)
$46,771
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
956.277 mi²
+ 1.159 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CitySnyder, TX
CountyScurry County (FIPS 48415)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Metro Area (MSA)Snyder, TX Micro Area (43660)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates32.88759, -100.84139
Land / Water Area956.277 mi² land · 1.159 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 5,470 individual tax returns filed in 79549 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
30.9%
$25K–$50K
21.9%
$50K–$75K
14.1%
$75K–$100K
10.8%
$100K–$200K
17.5%
$200K+
4.8%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 29% of 79549's total adjusted gross income, from 5% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($46,771) 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 79549's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$46,771
▲ 8.0%
Filers earning $200K+
4.8%
▲ 0.9 pt
Total filers
5,470
▲ 0.9%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79549/soi?year=… $41K 2020 $43K 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 79549 ZCTA.

2000
13,690
 
2010
15,652
▲ +14.3%
2020
15,456
▼ -1.3%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number488470
City AliasesClairemont, Dermott, Snyder, Union

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79549 in?

ZIP code 79549 is in Scurry County, Texas (county FIPS code 48415).

What city is ZIP code 79549?

The primary USPS city for 79549 is Snyder, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 79549 in?

79549 is part of the Snyder, TX Micro Area (MSA code 43660).

What is the population of ZIP code 79549?

The 2020 Census population of 79549 was 15,456 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79549?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79549 is about $46,771, with around 5% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.