ZIP code 79256
Where is ZIP code 79256?
Roaring Springs, Texas
Motley County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79256 belongs to Roaring Springs, Texas in Motley County. 79256 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 290 people live in the 79256 area, where the median household income is $39,231. The closest ZIP codes are 79220 (Afton, 9.2 mi south), 79244 (Matador, 10.7 mi north) and 79243 (Mcadoo, 13.1 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 79256 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Roaring Springs |
| Also accepted | Roaring Spngs |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Motley County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 806 |
| Coordinates | 33.8977, -100.8528 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 792 |
Population and income in 79256
| Population | 290 · lower than 88% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1 · lower than 97% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 57.6 years · higher than 94% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $39,231 · lower than 95% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $20,585 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $65,800 · lower than 98% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $877 a month |
| Housing units | 176 |
| Households | 102 (2.84 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 25% |
| Land area | 243.35 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79256. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79256
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79220 | Afton, TX | 9.2 mi S | Standard |
| 79244 | Matador, TX | 10.7 mi N | Standard |
| 79243 | Mcadoo, TX | 13.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 79231 | Dougherty, TX | 14.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79229 | Dickens, TX | 18.7 mi S | Standard |
| 79234 | Flomot, TX | 24.7 mi N | Standard |
| 79322 | Crosbyton, TX | 27.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 79235 | Floydada, TX | 28.1 mi W | Standard |
| 79370 | Spur, TX | 28.9 mi S | Standard |
| 79223 | Cee Vee, TX | 32.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 79248 | Paducah, TX | 32.9 mi E | Standard |
| 79357 | Ralls, TX | 33.8 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79256 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79256
123 MAIN ST
ROARING SPRINGS TX 79256
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ROARING SPNGS as the city name for 79256. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79256-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79256?
- 79256 is a Roaring Springs, Texas ZIP code. Roaring Spngs is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 79256 in?
- ZIP code 79256 is in Motley County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79256 in?
- 79256 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79256?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79256 use area code 806.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79256?
- About 290 people live in ZIP code 79256, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79256?
- The median household income in 79256 is $39,231 a year, lower than 95% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79256?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79256 are 79220 (Afton, 9.2 miles), 79244 (Matador, 10.7 miles), 79243 (Mcadoo, 13.1 miles) and 79231 (Dougherty, 14.1 miles).