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ZIP Code 79756
Monahans, Texas

ZIP code 79756 is in Monahans, located in Ward County, Texas. Its 2020 Census population was 10,318. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $51,136, and about 5% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
10,318
Census ZCTA
County
Ward
FIPS 48475
Median income (est.)
$51,136
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
173.277 mi²
+ 0.019 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityMonahans, TX
CountyWard County (FIPS 48475)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates31.540255, -102.84464
Land / Water Area173.277 mi² land · 0.019 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 4,380 individual tax returns filed in 79756 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
27.6%
$25K–$50K
21.7%
$50K–$75K
15.1%
$75K–$100K
11.2%
$100K–$200K
19.6%
$200K+
4.8%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 26% of 79756's total adjusted gross income, from 5% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($51,136) 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 79756's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$51,136
▲ 9.9%
Filers earning $200K+
4.8%
▲ 1.3 pt
Total filers
4,380
▲ 1.9%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79756/soi?year=… $44K 2020 $47K 2021 $51K 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 79756 ZCTA.

2000
8,835
 
2010
9,066
▲ +2.6%
2020
10,318
▲ +13.8%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number486015
City AliasesMonahans, Thorntonville

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79756 in?

ZIP code 79756 is in Ward County, Texas (county FIPS code 48475).

What city is ZIP code 79756?

The primary USPS city for 79756 is Monahans, TX.

What is the population of ZIP code 79756?

The 2020 Census population of 79756 was 10,318 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79756?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79756 is about $51,136, 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.