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ZIP Code 79782
Stanton, Texas

ZIP code 79782 is in Stanton, located in Martin County, Texas, within the Midland metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 4,641. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $60,938, and about 12% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
4,641
Census ZCTA
County
Martin
FIPS 48317
Median income (est.)
$60,938
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
461.348 mi²
+ 0.353 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityStanton, TX
CountyMartin County (FIPS 48317)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Metro Area (MSA)Midland, TX Metro Area (33260)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates32.149837, -101.826744
Land / Water Area461.348 mi² land · 0.353 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 2,000 individual tax returns filed in 79782 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
22.5%
$25K–$50K
20.5%
$50K–$75K
16.0%
$75K–$100K
9.5%
$100K–$200K
19.5%
$200K+
12.0%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 70% of 79782's total adjusted gross income, from 12% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($60,938) 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 79782's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$60,938
▲ 11.1%
Filers earning $200K+
12.0%
▲ 2.8 pt
Total filers
2,000
▲ 2.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79782/soi?year=… $52K 2020 $55K 2021 $61K 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 79782 ZCTA.

2000
3,594
 
2010
3,976
▲ +10.6%
2020
4,641
▲ +16.7%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number488610
City AliasesStanton

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79782 in?

ZIP code 79782 is in Martin County, Texas (county FIPS code 48317).

What city is ZIP code 79782?

The primary USPS city for 79782 is Stanton, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 79782 in?

79782 is part of the Midland, TX Metro Area (MSA code 33260).

What is the population of ZIP code 79782?

The 2020 Census population of 79782 was 4,641 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79782?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79782 is about $60,938, with around 12% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.