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ZIP Code 79745
Kermit, Texas

ZIP code 79745 is in Kermit, located in Winkler County, Texas. Its 2020 Census population was 6,857. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $49,180, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
6,857
Census ZCTA
County
Winkler
FIPS 48495
Median income (est.)
$49,180
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
391.757 mi²
+ 0.008 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityKermit, TX
CountyWinkler County (FIPS 48495)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates31.832863, -103.054924
Land / Water Area391.757 mi² land · 0.008 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 2,680 individual tax returns filed in 79745 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
28.0%
$25K–$50K
22.8%
$50K–$75K
17.5%
$75K–$100K
10.4%
$100K–$200K
18.3%
$200K+
3.0%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 18% of 79745's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($49,180) 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 79745's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$49,180
▲ 14.2%
Filers earning $200K+
3.0%
▲ 1.1 pt
Total filers
2,680
▲ 1.5%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79745/soi?year=… $43K 2020 $43K 2021 $49K 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 79745 ZCTA.

2000
6,153
 
2010
6,125
▼ -0.5%
2020
6,857
▲ +12.0%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number484675
City AliasesKermit

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79745 in?

ZIP code 79745 is in Winkler County, Texas (county FIPS code 48495).

What city is ZIP code 79745?

The primary USPS city for 79745 is Kermit, TX.

What is the population of ZIP code 79745?

The 2020 Census population of 79745 was 6,857 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79745?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79745 is about $49,180, 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.