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ZIP code

79536

Merkel, TX

STANDARD

79536 covers Merkel in Taylor County, with 6,080 people in the ACS estimate.

Map of 79536, Merkel

ZIP code map

ACS population

6,080

Median household income

$71,346

Median home value

$133,300

About ZIP code 79536

Type

STANDARD

City

Merkel

County

Taylor County

Timezone

America/Chicago

Area codes

325

Land area

295.9 sq mi

Water area

0.27 sq mi

Households

2,313

Median gross rent

$1,187

More enterprise fields

Timezone
America/Chicago
Area Codes
325
World Region
NA
Country
US
Housing Count
2,297
Irs Estimated Households
2,170
Population Count
5,133
Irs Estimated Population
4,570

People in 79536

Race

  • White4,353
  • Black or African American49
  • American Indian or Alaska Native32
  • Asian13
  • Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander1
  • Other race254
  • Two or more races431

Hispanic or Latino (any race): 853

Age

  • Under 10611
  • 10 to 19737
  • 20 to 29556
  • 30 to 39576
  • 40 to 49611
  • 50 to 59709
  • 60 to 69696
  • 70 to 79435
  • 80 and older202

Income and housing in 79536

Poverty rate

15.5%

Median earnings

$41,208

Median household income

$71,346

Median home value

$133,300

Median gross rent

$1,187

Education

  • High school graduate93.2%
  • Bachelor's degree14.2%
  • Graduate degree4.0%

Places covering 79536

Cities and places

51.4% of this ZIP is outside city limits (a real overlap row, not missing data).

Population history for 79536

IRS populationACS population
6,6133,306020052023

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ZIP codes near 79536

  1. 79561Trent6.6 miPop 556 · Income $80,000
  2. 79563Tye8.8 miPop 925 · Income $56,548
  3. 79603Abilene10.1 miPop 23,876 · Income $53,579
  4. 79607Dyess AFB10.7 miPop 3,636 · Income $61,020
  5. 79606Abilene13.1 miPop 29,428 · Income $83,201
  6. 79605Abilene13.6 miPop 28,257 · Income $59,565
  7. 79525Hawley15.1 miPop 2,926 · Income $88,972
  8. 79508Buffalo Gap16.3 miPop 982 · Income $78,617
  9. 79601Abilene16.3 miPop 26,917 · Income $54,515
  10. 79604Abilene16.3 miPop 1,299 · Income —
  11. 79608Abilene16.3 miPop 1,249 · Income —
  12. 79697Abilene16.3 miPop 24 · Income —

ZIP code 79536 FAQ

What city is ZIP code 79536 in?
79536 is in Merkel, TX.
What county is 79536 in?
79536 is in Taylor County.
What is the median household income in 79536?
The median household income in 79536 is $71,346.
Which ZIP codes are near 79536?
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