ZIP Code 79356 - Post Texas

79356 Overview

ZIP Code 79356 is located in Post Texas. 79356 is primarily within Garza County, with some portions in Lynn County and Crosby County. Regionally, 79356 is located in the Lubbock Area.

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ZIP Code 79356 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NamePost
Primary CountyGarza County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)5,654
Area Code(s)806
Current Time
CST

79356 Demographics

79356 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 79356 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79356 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79356 is 4.2%.

Population5,654
Population Growth Rate-12.08%
Population Density8 People per Square Mile
Total Households1,616
Percentage High Income Households3.8%
Median Household Income (2021)$63,664
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$466,150
Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025)4.2%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 54.48%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 61.10%

79356 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White4,05354.48%
Black4215.66%
Hispanic2,84438.23%
Asian891.2%
Native American320.43%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

79356 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White23130.28%
Black374.85%
Hispanic48763.83%
Asian10.13%
Native American60.79%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander10.13%

79356 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College2177.22%
Bachelor Degree32110.68%
High School Diploma99633.13%
No High School Diploma892.96%
GED or Alternate2337.75%
1 or More Years of College78726.18%
Associates Degree1816.02%
Masters Degree943.13%
Professional Degree882.93%
Doctorate Degree00%

79356 Geography

Coordinates33.20967102,-101.35778046
Adjacent ZIP Codes
RegionLubbock Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaLubbock, TX
Time ZoneCentral Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area667 Square Miles

79356 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7b: 5F to 10F
Average First Frost DateNovember 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMarch 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion26c - Caprock Canyons, Badlands, and Breaks

79356 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)28313846566569686150383048
Avg Max Temp (°F)54606877849194928577655675
Avg Precip (In.).61.93.81.412.982.92.052.8332.03.89.7921.22

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