Zip code 79356: Post, Texas

Q: What city is zip code 79356?

79356 is assigned to Post, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 79356 in?

79356 is mostly in Garza County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 79356?

About 5,083 people live in 79356, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 79356?

The median household income in 79356 is $46,351.

Q: What zip codes are near 79356?

The closest zip codes to 79356 are 79330, 79364, 79381, 79357, 79366.

Residential delivery areaGarza CountyCentral Time

Population

5,083

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$80K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$830/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

824 sq mi

6 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 79356

79356 is a rural zip code in Post, Texas (Garza County), covering 824 sq mi of land. About 5,083 people live here, or 6 per square mile. The median resident is 35.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,351 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $79,900, or 1.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $830 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.1 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and transportation and moving goods. 39% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 79356 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy27.7%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · TX 9.4%250th of 1,794 in TX
Government workers27.1%
97th
U.S. 14.5% · TX 14.1%175th of 1,810 in TX
Unemployment rate11.5%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TX 5.3%107th of 1,810 in TX
Uninsured rate18.3%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TX 17.1%682nd of 1,808 in TX
Diversity index61.1
74th
U.S. 61.4 · TX 67.1385th of 1,818 in TX
Veterans6.9%
65th
U.S. 6.2% · TX 6.2%786th of 1,818 in TX
Foreign-born residents12.8%
59th
U.S. 14.1% · TX 17.6%637th of 1,818 in TX
Homeownership rate71.2%
56th
U.S. 65.2% · TX 62.6%1,036th of 1,792 in TX
Self-employed workers9.1%
47th
U.S. 10% · TX 10.5%1,169th of 1,810 in TX
Residents 65 and older15.5%
42nd
U.S. 17.2% · TX 13.4%952nd of 1,818 in TX
Average commute24.1 min
37th
U.S. 26.4 min · TX 26.7 min1,116th of 1,738 in TX
Poverty rate8.3%
34th
U.S. 12.5% · TX 13.8%1,262nd of 1,794 in TX
Median age35.8
26th
U.S. 38.9 · TX 35.61,164th of 1,817 in TX
Income inequality (Gini)0.400
21st
U.S. 0.483 · TX 0.4781,256th of 1,785 in TX
Median earnings per worker$38,226
17th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TX $47,5751,253rd of 1,794 in TX
Broadband access84.9%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TX 91.4%1,206th of 1,792 in TX
Median gross rent$830
9th
U.S. $1,413 · TX $1,4031,292nd of 1,511 in TX
Residents under 1815.5%
9th
U.S. 22% · TX 25%1,589th of 1,818 in TX
Population5,083
8th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TX 30,188,4241,016th of 1,818 in TX
Median household income$46,351
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TX $78,4761,537th of 1,712 in TX
Per capita income$23,706
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TX $40,7521,556th of 1,813 in TX
Bachelor's degree or higher10.2%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TX 33.8%1,614th of 1,811 in TX
Tech workers0.1%
3rd
U.S. 3.8% · TX 3.8%1,327th of 1,810 in TX
Rent-burdened renters17.5%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · TX 51.7%1,483rd of 1,692 in TX
Healthcare workers3.8%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · TX 8.6%1,553rd of 1,810 in TX
Population density6/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · TX 116/sq mi1,608th of 1,818 in TX
Median home value$79,900
1st
U.S. $332,700 · TX $283,8001,605th of 1,679 in TX
Work from home1.5%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · TX 14.4%1,617th of 1,810 in TX

Measure	79356	Garza	TX	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TX
Housing vacancy	27.7%	33.2%	9.4%	10.1%	97th	250th of 1,794
Government workers	27.1%	27.7%	14.1%	14.5%	97th	175th of 1,810
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.5%	11.5%	5.3%	5.2%	96th	107th of 1,810
Uninsured rateWeakness	18.3%	18%	17.1%	8.4%	93rd	682nd of 1,808
Diversity index	61.1	60.7	67.1	61.4	74th	385th of 1,818
Veterans	6.9%	6.9%	6.2%	6.2%	65th	786th of 1,818
Foreign-born residents	12.8%	12.4%	17.6%	14.1%	59th	637th of 1,818
Homeownership rate	71.2%	70.5%	62.6%	65.2%	56th	1,036th of 1,792
Self-employed workers	9.1%	9.2%	10.5%	10%	47th	1,169th of 1,810
Residents 65 and older	15.5%	14.9%	13.4%	17.2%	42nd	952nd of 1,818
Average commute	24.1 min	24 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	37th	1,116th of 1,738
Poverty rate	8.3%	8.4%	13.8%	12.5%	34th	1,262nd of 1,794
Median age	35.8	35.4	35.6	38.9	26th	1,164th of 1,817
Income inequality (Gini)	0.400	0.402	0.478	0.483	21st	1,256th of 1,785
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,226	$38,266	$47,575	$49,666	17th	1,253rd of 1,794
Broadband accessWeakness	84.9%	85.2%	91.4%	91%	12th	1,206th of 1,792
Median gross rent	$830	$838	$1,403	$1,413	9th	1,292nd of 1,511
Residents under 18	15.5%	15.9%	25%	22%	9th	1,589th of 1,818
Population	5,083	5,118	30,188,424	334,922,499	8th	1,016th of 1,818
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,351	$46,314	$78,476	$80,734	6th	1,537th of 1,712
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,706	$23,966	$40,752	$44,673	6th	1,556th of 1,813
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.2%	10.2%	33.8%	35.7%	3rd	1,614th of 1,811
Tech workers	0.1%	0.2%	3.8%	3.8%	3rd	1,327th of 1,810
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	17.5%	17.1%	51.7%	51.1%	2nd	1,483rd of 1,692
Healthcare workers	3.8%	3.9%	8.6%	9.7%	2nd	1,553rd of 1,810
Population density	6/sq mi	6/sq mi	116/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	1,608th of 1,818
Median home value	$79,900	$77,800	$283,800	$332,700	1st	1,605th of 1,679
Work from home	1.5%	1.5%	14.4%	15.1%	1st	1,617th of 1,810

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

15%

18–24

18%

25–34

14%

35–44

14%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

35.8

Under 18

15.5%

65 and over

15.5%

Race and ethnicity

White36%
Black10%
Hispanic50%
Asian0.6%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

61.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

12.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

61%

Spanish

38%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.8%

Other

0.4%

Households

Households: 1,448
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 73%
Married couples: 53.6%
Living alone: 24.5%
Veterans (of adults): 6.9%
Male / female: 66% / 34%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

37%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

79356

$46,351

Garza Co.

$46,314

Texas

$78,476

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,706

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.400

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

79356

$79,900

Garza Co.

$77,800

Texas

$283,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

79356

$830

Garza Co.

$838

Texas

$1,403

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

0.0%

Housing units: 2,004
Owner-occupied: 71.2%
Vacant: 27.7%
Median year built: 1969
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 17.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 3.4%
Home value to income: 1.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

42%

10–19

21%

20–29

30–44

10%

45–59

15%

60+

10%

Average commute

24.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

42.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

18%

Management

16%

Transportation and moving

12%

Office and admin

10%

Police and fire

Sales

Education

Production

Healthcare

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

0.2%

Computer and math

0.1%

Industries

Agriculture and mining

16%

Public administration

13%

Other services

10%

Education

10%

Retail

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Health care and social assistance

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$38,226

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

27.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	79356	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$41,250	$74,888
Service	$20,227	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,608	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,319	$49,199
Production and transportation	$45,375	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

30%

High school

34%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 69.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
Households with broadband: 84.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 60.4%
No internet access: 14.5%
Without health insurance: 18.3%
Limited-English households: 3%

Geography

City (USPS): Post
State: Texas
County: Garza County
Center point: 33.2846° N, 101.3421° W
Land area: 824 sq mi
Water area: 1.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

79356 spans 3 counties

Garza County76% of land
Crosby County15% of land
Lynn County9% of land

Zip codes near 79356

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
79330	Justiceburg, TX	19 mi	56	$60,179	—
79364	Slaton, TX	20 mi	7,129	$56,538	$89,300
79381	Wilson, TX	25 mi	1,463	$97,625	$228,300
79357	Ralls, TX	25 mi	1,810	$57,993	$76,400
79366	Ransom Canyon, TX	26 mi	1,041	$113,950	$341,000
79370	Spur, TX	26 mi	1,363	$48,750	$63,100
79322	Crosbyton, TX	27 mi	1,983	$48,750	$65,500
79343	Lorenzo, TX	28 mi	1,233	$58,906	$119,800
79517	Fluvanna, TX	29 mi	210	$74,583	$54,000
79373	Tahoka, TX	30 mi	3,087	$74,728	$137,100
79404	Lubbock, TX	31 mi	8,529	$51,630	$85,600
79423	Lubbock, TX	32 mi	46,998	$84,933	$234,400

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Questions about 79356

What city is zip code 79356?

79356 is assigned to Post, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 79356 in?

79356 is mostly in Garza County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 79356?

About 5,083 people live in 79356, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 79356 in?

79356 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 79356?

The median household income in 79356 is $46,351.

What zip codes are near 79356?

The closest zip codes to 79356 are 79330, 79364, 79381, 79357, 79366.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79356, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.