ZIP code 79021
Where is ZIP code 79021?
Cotton Center, Texas
Hale County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 79021 belongs to Cotton Center, Texas in Hale County. 79021 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Cotton Center post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 806. About 46 people live in the 79021 area, where the median household income is $51,094. The closest ZIP codes are 79369 (Spade, 7.9 mi southwest), 79041 (Hale Center, 11 mi northeast) and 79326 (Fieldton, 11.3 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 79021 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cotton Center |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hale County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 806 |
| Coordinates | 33.9753, -102.0314 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 790 |
Population and income in 79021
| Population | 46 · lower than 97% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · lower than 86% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 29.8 years · lower than 92% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $51,094 · lower than 84% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,476 |
| Below the poverty line | 44% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 3.3% of adults 25+ |
| Median rent | $625 a month |
| Housing units | 30 |
| Households | 17 (2.71 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 24% / 77% |
| Land area | 7.39 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79021. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79021
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79369 | Spade, TX | 7.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 79041 | Hale Center, TX | 11 mi NE | Standard |
| 79326 | Fieldton, TX | 11.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 79311 | Abernathy, TX | 13.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 79073 | Plainview, TX | 13.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79313 | Anton, TX | 14.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 79064 | Olton, TX | 15.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 79339 | Littlefield, TX | 17 mi W | Standard |
| 79363 | Shallowater, TX | 19.8 mi S | Standard |
| 79350 | New Deal, TX | 20.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 79032 | Edmonson, TX | 22.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79072 | Plainview, TX | 23.2 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79021 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79021
PO BOX 123
COTTON CENTER TX 79021
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79021-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79021?
- 79021 is a Cotton Center, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79021 in?
- ZIP code 79021 is in Hale County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79021 in?
- 79021 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79021?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79021 use area code 806.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79021?
- About 46 people live in ZIP code 79021, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79021?
- The median household income in 79021 is $51,094 a year, lower than 84% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 79021 for a street address?
- No. 79021 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Cotton Center use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 79021?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79021 are 79369 (Spade, 7.9 miles), 79041 (Hale Center, 11 miles), 79326 (Fieldton, 11.3 miles) and 79311 (Abernathy, 13.1 miles).