ZIP code 79848
Where is ZIP code 79848?
Sanderson, Texas
Terrell County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 79848 belongs to Sanderson, Texas in Terrell County. 79848 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Sanderson post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 325 and 432. About 791 people live in the 79848 area, where the median household income is $51,696. The closest ZIP codes are 78851 (Dryden, 18.7 mi east), 79842 (Marathon, 49.4 mi west) and 79781 (Sheffield, 50.9 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 79848 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sanderson |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Terrell County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 325, 432 |
| Coordinates | 30.1221, -102.3984 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 798 |
Population and income in 79848
| Population | 791 · lower than 79% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1 · lower than 97% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 59.5 years · higher than 95% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $51,696 · lower than 83% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,110 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $114,700 · lower than 84% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 566 |
| Households | 407 (1.94 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 88% / 12% |
| Land area | 717.9 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79848. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79848
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78851 | Dryden, TX | 18.7 mi E | Standard |
| 79842 | Marathon, TX | 49.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79781 | Sheffield, TX | 50.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 78871 | Langtry, TX | 54.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 79735 | Fort Stockton, TX | 60.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 79744 | Iraan, TX | 61.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79740 | Girvin, TX | 65 mi N | Standard |
| 79830 | Alpine, TX | 65.2 mi W | Standard |
| 79834 | Big Bend National Park, TX | 71.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78837 | Comstock, TX | 72.7 mi E | Standard |
| 79832 | Alpine, TX | 76.4 mi W | Unique |
| 79831 | Alpine, TX | 77 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79848 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79848
PO BOX 123
SANDERSON TX 79848
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79848-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79848?
- 79848 is a Sanderson, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79848 in?
- ZIP code 79848 is in Terrell County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79848 in?
- 79848 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79848?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79848 use area codes 325 and 432.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79848?
- About 791 people live in ZIP code 79848, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79848?
- The median household income in 79848 is $51,696 a year, lower than 83% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 79848 for a street address?
- No. 79848 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Sanderson use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 79848?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79848 are 78851 (Dryden, 18.7 miles), 79842 (Marathon, 49.4 miles), 79781 (Sheffield, 50.9 miles) and 78871 (Langtry, 54.7 miles).