ZIP code 79789
Where is ZIP code 79789?
Wink, Texas
Winkler County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 79789 belongs to Wink, Texas in Winkler County. 79789 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Wink post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 432. About 1,420 people live in the 79789 area, where the median household income is $106,250. The closest ZIP codes are 79745 (Kermit, 8 mi northeast), 79777 (Pyote, 14.9 mi south) and 79788 (Wickett, 15.4 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 79789 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wink |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Winkler County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 432 |
| Coordinates | 31.7527, -103.1561 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 797 |
Population and income in 79789
| Population | 1,420 · lower than 71% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 42 · lower than 59% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.4 years · lower than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $106,250 · higher than 87% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $41,544 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $124,600 · lower than 80% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $678 a month |
| Housing units | 547 |
| Households | 512 (2.77 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 91% / 9.0% |
| Land area | 34.01 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79789. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79789
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79745 | Kermit, TX | 8 mi NE | Standard |
| 79777 | Pyote, TX | 14.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79788 | Wickett, TX | 15.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 79756 | Monahans, TX | 19.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 79719 | Barstow, TX | 24.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 88252 | Jal, NM | 25 mi N | Standard |
| 79759 | Notrees, TX | 25.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79754 | Mentone, TX | 26.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79772 | Pecos, TX | 32.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 79742 | Grandfalls, TX | 33.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 79776 | Penwell, TX | 33.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79741 | Goldsmith, TX | 34.1 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79789 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79789
PO BOX 123
WINK TX 79789
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79789-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79789?
- 79789 is a Wink, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79789 in?
- ZIP code 79789 is in Winkler County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79789 in?
- 79789 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79789?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79789 use area code 432.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79789?
- About 1,420 people live in ZIP code 79789, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79789?
- The median household income in 79789 is $106,250 a year, higher than 87% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 79789 for a street address?
- No. 79789 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Wink use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 79789?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79789 are 79745 (Kermit, 8 miles), 79777 (Pyote, 14.9 miles), 79788 (Wickett, 15.4 miles) and 79756 (Monahans, 19.1 miles).