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ZIP Code 79356

Garza County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,363
3/sq mi
$46,351
Median income
$79,900
Median home value
10.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Post pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79356 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79356 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1928.2 square miles in Post, Garza County, Texas. The area is home to 6,363 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 79356 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79356 sits at $46,351 (39% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $23,706. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 11.5%. On housing, the median home value is $79,900 (68% below the state average) with median rent at $830 per month, and 71.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79356 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79356 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 79356

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79356.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79356, Post, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,363

Population

1928.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79356?

35.8

Median Age

65.5%

Male

34.5%

Female

12.8%

Foreign-Born

White 48.3%
African American 10.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 49.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$46,351

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$23,706

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79356 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,351 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,004

Total Housing Units

1,448

Occupied Units

556

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$79,900

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

$830

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 122 business establishments in ZIP 79356, employing approximately 1,248 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,231,000.

122

Businesses

1,248

Employees

$64.2M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 24 19.7%
Retail trade 19 15.6%
Construction 12 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 12 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 11 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 11 9.0%
Wholesale trade 6 4.9%
Finance and insurance 6 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79356 in?
ZIP code 79356 (Post) is located in Garza County, Texas. Garza County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/garza-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79356?
ZIP code 79356 in Post, TX has a population of 6,363 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79356?
The median household income in ZIP 79356 is $46,351, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79356?
The median home value in ZIP 79356 is $79,900, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79356?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79356 is White at 48.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79356?
ZIP code 79356 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 1,248 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79356?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79356 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (24), Retail trade (19), Construction (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79356?
In ZIP code 79356, 43.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79356?
In ZIP code 79356, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79356?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79356 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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