ZIP code 79312
Where is ZIP code 79312?
Amherst, Texas
Lamb County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79312 belongs to Amherst, Texas in Lamb County. 79312 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 1,130 people live in the 79312 area, where the median household income is $64,722. The closest ZIP codes are 79371 (Sudan, 6.9 mi northwest), 79339 (Littlefield, 8.7 mi southeast) and 79326 (Fieldton, 14 mi east).
| ZIP code | 79312 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Amherst |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Lamb County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 806 |
| Coordinates | 33.9976, -102.4416 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 793 |
Population and income in 79312
| Population | 1,130 · lower than 74% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 11 · lower than 79% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.5 years · lower than 54% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 44% / 57% |
| Median household income | $64,722 · lower than 59% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $23,262 |
| Below the poverty line | 38% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $49,100 · lower than 99% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $779 a month |
| Housing units | 363 |
| Households | 316 (3.49 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 70% / 30% |
| Land area | 106.54 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79312. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79312
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79371 | Sudan, TX | 6.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 79339 | Littlefield, TX | 8.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 79326 | Fieldton, TX | 14 mi E | Standard |
| 79353 | Pep, TX | 14.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 79031 | Earth, TX | 16.9 mi N | Standard |
| 79369 | Spade, TX | 17.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79082 | Springlake, TX | 18.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 79380 | Whitharral, TX | 19 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79324 | Enochs, TX | 20.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 79313 | Anton, TX | 20.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 79064 | Olton, TX | 21.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 79347 | Muleshoe, TX | 23.3 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79312 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79312
123 MAIN ST
AMHERST TX 79312
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79312-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79312?
- 79312 is a Amherst, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79312 in?
- ZIP code 79312 is in Lamb County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79312 in?
- 79312 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79312?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79312 use area code 806.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79312?
- About 1,130 people live in ZIP code 79312, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79312?
- The median household income in 79312 is $64,722 a year, lower than 59% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79312?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79312 are 79371 (Sudan, 6.9 miles), 79339 (Littlefield, 8.7 miles), 79326 (Fieldton, 14 miles) and 79353 (Pep, 14.8 miles).