79356 ZIP Code – Post, Texas
79356 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Post, Texas, part of Garza County with a population of approximately 5,654 residents. At $52,870, the median household income here runs below the Texas average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $91,000 is well below the national average, with 71.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,054 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 82% single-family (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 7.0%, which is above the U.S. rate. An estimated 13.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. About 10.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 38.9, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 79330, 79364, 79381.
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ZIP 79356 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79356 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,654 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $52k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $91k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,054 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.9 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.4% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79330 – Justiceburg
- 79364 – Slaton
- 79381 – Wilson
- 79517 – Fluvanna
- 79357 – Ralls
- 79370 – Spur
- 79366 – Ransom Canyon
- 79322 – Crosbyton
- 79373 – Tahoka
- 79343 – Lorenzo
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79330 | JUSTICEBURG | 60 | $121,429 |
| 79364 | SLATON | 7,541 | $57,151 |
| 79381 | WILSON | 1,500 | $63,688 |
| 79517 | FLUVANNA | 140 | $63,889 |
| 79357 | RALLS | 1,936 | $55,938 |