ZIP code 79042
Where is ZIP code 79042?
Happy, Texas
Swisher County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79042 belongs to Happy, Texas in Swisher County. 79042 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 806. About 1,218 people live in the 79042 area, where the median household income is $70,590. The closest ZIP codes are 79088 (Tulia, 11.4 mi south), 79094 (Wayside, 16.6 mi east) and 79015 (Canyon, 18.5 mi north).
| ZIP code | 79042 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Happy |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Swisher County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 806 |
| Coordinates | 34.7219, -101.8256 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 790 |
Population and income in 79042
| Population | 1,218 · lower than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3 · lower than 92% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 30.3 years · lower than 91% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $70,590 · higher than 51% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,346 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $148,500 · lower than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,081 a month |
| Housing units | 567 |
| Households | 463 (2.63 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 442.43 sq mi (plus 2.57 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79042. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79042
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79088 | Tulia, TX | 11.4 mi S | Standard |
| 79094 | Wayside, TX | 16.6 mi E | Standard |
| 79015 | Canyon, TX | 18.5 mi N | Standard |
| 79016 | Canyon, TX | 18.6 mi N | Unique |
| 79091 | Umbarger, TX | 19 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79063 | Nazareth, TX | 20.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 79114 | Amarillo, TX | 22.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79118 | Amarillo, TX | 24.5 mi N | Standard |
| 79052 | Kress, TX | 24.6 mi S | Standard |
| 79025 | Dawn, TX | 24.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79119 | Amarillo, TX | 25.1 mi N | Standard |
| 79043 | Hart, TX | 28.4 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79042 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79042
123 MAIN ST
HAPPY TX 79042
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79042-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79042?
- 79042 is a Happy, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79042 in?
- ZIP code 79042 is in Swisher County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79042 in?
- 79042 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79042?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79042 use area code 806.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79042?
- About 1,218 people live in ZIP code 79042, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79042?
- The median household income in 79042 is $70,590 a year, higher than 51% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79042?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79042 are 79088 (Tulia, 11.4 miles), 79094 (Wayside, 16.6 miles), 79015 (Canyon, 18.5 miles) and 79016 (Canyon, 18.6 miles).