ZIP code 79072
Where is ZIP code 79072?
Plainview, Texas
Hale County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79072 belongs to Plainview, Texas in Hale County. 79072 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 25,389 people live in the 79072 area, where the median household income is $47,255. The closest ZIP codes are 79073 (Plainview, 10.5 mi southwest), 79032 (Edmonson, 11.2 mi northwest) and 79221 (Aiken, 12 mi east).
| ZIP code | 79072 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Plainview |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hale County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 806 |
| Coordinates | 34.1962, -101.7259 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 790 |
Population and income in 79072
| Population | 25,389 · higher than 75% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 64 · lower than 53% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.9 years · lower than 81% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $47,255 · lower than 89% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,793 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $114,000 · lower than 84% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $846 a month |
| Housing units | 10,284 |
| Households | 8,550 (2.74 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 56% / 44% |
| Land area | 394.63 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79072. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79072
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79073 | Plainview, TX | 10.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 79032 | Edmonson, TX | 11.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79221 | Aiken, TX | 12 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79052 | Kress, TX | 12.3 mi N | Standard |
| 79041 | Hale Center, TX | 12.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 79241 | Lockney, TX | 17.5 mi E | Standard |
| 79250 | Petersburg, TX | 23.1 mi S | Standard |
| 79021 | Cotton Center, TX | 23.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 79064 | Olton, TX | 23.8 mi W | Standard |
| 79258 | South Plains, TX | 23.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79311 | Abernathy, TX | 25.1 mi S | Standard |
| 79088 | Tulia, TX | 25.4 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79072 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79072
123 MAIN ST
PLAINVIEW TX 79072
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79072-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79072?
- 79072 is a Plainview, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79072 in?
- ZIP code 79072 is in Hale County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79072 in?
- 79072 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79072?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79072 use area code 806.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79072?
- About 25,389 people live in ZIP code 79072, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79072?
- The median household income in 79072 is $47,255 a year, lower than 89% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79072?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79072 are 79073 (Plainview, 10.5 miles), 79032 (Edmonson, 11.2 miles), 79221 (Aiken, 12 miles) and 79052 (Kress, 12.3 miles).