ZIP code 79261
Where is ZIP code 79261?
Turkey, Texas
Hall County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79261 belongs to Turkey, Texas in Hall County. 79261 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 411 people live in the 79261 area, where the median household income is $49,450. The closest ZIP codes are 79255 (Quitaque, 11.6 mi west), 79234 (Flomot, 14.9 mi southwest) and 79239 (Lakeview, 19.8 mi north).
| ZIP code | 79261 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Turkey |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hall County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 806 |
| Coordinates | 34.4036, -100.8449 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 792 |
Population and income in 79261
| Population | 411 · lower than 85% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2 · lower than 95% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.5 years · higher than 52% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $49,450 · lower than 86% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,581 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 33% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $129,200 · lower than 79% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $565 a month |
| Housing units | 419 |
| Households | 195 (2.04 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 70% / 30% |
| Land area | 169.61 sq mi (plus 2.16 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79261. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79261
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79255 | Quitaque, TX | 11.6 mi W | Standard |
| 79234 | Flomot, TX | 14.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 79239 | Lakeview, TX | 19.8 mi N | Standard |
| 79244 | Matador, TX | 24.3 mi S | Standard |
| 79233 | Estelline, TX | 24.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79223 | Cee Vee, TX | 25.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 79259 | Tell, TX | 25.7 mi E | Standard |
| 79257 | Silverton, TX | 27.2 mi W | Standard |
| 79245 | Memphis, TX | 27.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 79258 | South Plains, TX | 29.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 79240 | Lelia Lake, TX | 33.5 mi N | Standard |
| 79237 | Hedley, TX | 33.5 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79261 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79261
123 MAIN ST
TURKEY TX 79261
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79261-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79261?
- 79261 is a Turkey, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79261 in?
- ZIP code 79261 is in Hall County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79261 in?
- 79261 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79261?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79261 use area code 806.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79261?
- About 411 people live in ZIP code 79261, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79261?
- The median household income in 79261 is $49,450 a year, lower than 86% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79261?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79261 are 79255 (Quitaque, 11.6 miles), 79234 (Flomot, 14.9 miles), 79239 (Lakeview, 19.8 miles) and 79244 (Matador, 24.3 miles).