79356 ZIP Code — Post, TX

Garza County, Texas

ZIP code 79356 is located in Post, Texas, within Garza County. It covers approximately 824.07 square miles and serves a population of 5,654 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79356

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $52,870. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79356 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,654

population

824.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79356 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79356

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City	Status
Post	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,654
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	824.07 sq mi
Water area	1.28 sq mi
Latitude	33.1791
Longitude	-101.2981
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	48.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	41.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	9.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,654

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$52,870

Median household income

$21,434

Per capita income

$91,000

Median home value

$1,054

Median monthly rent

69.5%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

1,477

Housing units

12.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

125

5–9

191

10–14

122

217

15–19

139

315

20–24

203

476

25–34

306

495

35–44

318

519

45–54

333

194

55–59

125

225

60–64

145

259

65–74

166

235

75–84

151

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	871	15.4%
18 and over	4,783	84.6%
65 and over	965	17.1%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.9%

Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

Two or more races 11%

Black or African American 8.2%

Other race 5%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,954	59.9%
Hispanic or Latino	947	14.3%
Two or more races	729	11%
Black or African American	540	8.2%
Other race	329	5%
Asian	67	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	35	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	48.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	41.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	9.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 12.0%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	12.0%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$52,870

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.3%

$50k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,000
Median rent / month	$1,054
Owner occupied	69.5%
Renter occupied	30.5%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	15.0%
1950–1959	22.4%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	35.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.3%
Electricity	45.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.4%
Fuel oil	1.0%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	961	58.4%
Cohabiting couple	83	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	229	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	373	22.7%
Households with children under 18	387	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	697	42.3%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.7%	33.4%
Married	45.2%	44.6%
Separated	5.6%	2.5%
Widowed	1.0%	13.7%
Divorced	10.5%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.6%

Some HS, no diploma 14.9%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	0.5%
Kindergarten	69	6.7%
Elementary school	471	46.0%
High school	220	21.5%
College / grad school	259	25.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Agriculture & mining 13.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Public administration 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Retail trade 6.6%

Construction 5.5%

Professional & management 5.3%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Other services 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.2%
Government	25.0%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	0.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 26.3%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 21.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	20.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	41.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.5%
Visited dentist	43.2%
Cholesterol screening	82.8%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	297	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	56.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.4%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	16.9%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,493	97.2%
Spanish	1,040	18.9%
Other Indo-European	1,000	18.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	30	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,475	79.1%
Born in same state	4,393	77.7%
Born in different state	3,697	65.4%
Foreign born	82	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	1,179	20.9%
Not a US citizen	100	8.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	343	6.1%
Italian	335	5.9%
Arab	257	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	0.5%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.1%
Internet access	95.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79356

What city is ZIP code 79356 in?

ZIP code 79356 is primarily assigned to Post, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79356 in?

ZIP code 79356 falls within Garza County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79356?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 79356 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 79356 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79356?

16% of residents in ZIP code 79356 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79356?

The median home value in ZIP code 79356 is $91,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79356 in?

ZIP code 79356 observes the CST timezone.