ZIP code 79372
Where is ZIP code 79372?
Sundown, Texas
Hockley County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 79372 belongs to Sundown, Texas in Hockley County. 79372 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Sundown post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 806. About 1,359 people live in the 79372 area, where the median household income is $58,906. The closest ZIP codes are 79336 (Levelland, 11.4 mi northeast), 79338 (Levelland, 12.4 mi northeast) and 79379 (Whiteface, 12.8 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 79372 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sundown |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hockley County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 806 |
| Coordinates | 33.4482, -102.4898 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 793 |
Population and income in 79372
| Population | 1,359 · lower than 72% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 87 · higher than 51% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.5 years · lower than 54% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $58,906 · lower than 70% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,603 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $96,700 · lower than 90% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $675 a month |
| Housing units | 545 |
| Households | 496 (2.72 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 15.63 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79372. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79372
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79336 | Levelland, TX | 11.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 79338 | Levelland, TX | 12.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79379 | Whiteface, TX | 12.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79345 | Meadow, TX | 16 mi SE | Standard |
| 79376 | Tokio, TX | 19 mi S | Standard |
| 79358 | Ropesville, TX | 19.1 mi E | Standard |
| 79367 | Smyer, TX | 21 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79380 | Whitharral, TX | 21.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79316 | Brownfield, TX | 22.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 79346 | Morton, TX | 24.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 79353 | Pep, TX | 25.4 mi N | Standard |
| 79355 | Plains, TX | 26.5 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79372 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79372
PO BOX 123
SUNDOWN TX 79372
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79372-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79372?
- 79372 is a Sundown, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79372 in?
- ZIP code 79372 is in Hockley County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79372 in?
- 79372 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79372?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79372 use area code 806.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79372?
- About 1,359 people live in ZIP code 79372, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79372?
- The median household income in 79372 is $58,906 a year, lower than 70% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 79372 for a street address?
- No. 79372 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Sundown use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 79372?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79372 are 79336 (Levelland, 11.4 miles), 79338 (Levelland, 12.4 miles), 79379 (Whiteface, 12.8 miles) and 79345 (Meadow, 16 miles).