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ZIP Code 79553
Stamford, Texas

ZIP code 79553 is in Stamford, located in Jones County, Texas, within the Abilene metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 3,202. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $38,306, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
3,202
Census ZCTA
County
Jones
FIPS 48253
Median income (est.)
$38,306
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
166.254 mi²
+ 0.421 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityStamford, TX
CountyJones County (FIPS 48253)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Metro Area (MSA)Abilene, TX Metro Area (10180)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates32.940918, -99.85097
Land / Water Area166.254 mi² land · 0.421 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,250 individual tax returns filed in 79553 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
36.8%
$25K–$50K
24.8%
$50K–$75K
15.2%
$75K–$100K
8.8%
$100K–$200K
11.2%
$200K+
3.2%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 26% of 79553's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($38,306) 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 79553's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$38,306
▲ 10.8%
Filers earning $200K+
3.2%
▲ 0.9 pt
Total filers
1,250
▼ 3.8%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79553/soi?year=… $32K 2020 $35K 2021 $38K 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 79553 ZCTA.

2000
4,031
 
2010
3,469
▼ -13.9%
2020
3,202
▼ -7.7%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number488605
City AliasesStamford, Tuxedo

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79553 in?

ZIP code 79553 is in Jones County, Texas (county FIPS code 48253).

What city is ZIP code 79553?

The primary USPS city for 79553 is Stamford, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 79553 in?

79553 is part of the Abilene, TX Metro Area (MSA code 10180).

What is the population of ZIP code 79553?

The 2020 Census population of 79553 was 3,202 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79553?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79553 is about $38,306, 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.