ZIP code 79356: Post, TX
79356 is a ZIP code in Post, Texas, mainly in Garza County, part of the Lubbock, TX metro area. About 5,083 people live here.
- Population
- 5,083
- Median household income
- $46,351
- Typical home value
- $110,900+0.9% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $830gross, per month
- Median age
- 35.8
- Homeowners
- 71.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 79356 details
| City | Post |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Garza County (also partly Crosby County, Lynn County) |
| Metro area | Lubbock, TX |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 824.1 sq mi, plus 1.3 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 6 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.2% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 24.1 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 33.28459, -101.34208 |
Median rent in 79356 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $494/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $897/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,340/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 79356
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79330 | Justiceburg, TX | 19.0 mi | 56 |
| 79364 | Slaton, TX | 20.1 mi | 7,129 |
| 79381 | Wilson, TX | 24.8 mi | 1,463 |
| 79357 | Ralls, TX | 25.3 mi | 1,810 |
| 79366 | Ransom Canyon, TX | 26.1 mi | 1,041 |
| 79370 | Spur, TX | 26.2 mi | 1,363 |
| 79322 | Crosbyton, TX | 27.1 mi | 1,983 |
| 79343 | Lorenzo, TX | 27.7 mi | 1,233 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 79356?
A typical home in ZIP code 79356 is worth about $110,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $46,351 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Texas average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $110,900 homeWhat can a $46,351 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 79356
What city is ZIP code 79356?
ZIP code 79356 is in Post, TX, in Garza County.
What county is ZIP code 79356 in?
79356 is mainly in Garza County, Texas, and partly in Crosby County and Lynn County.
What is the population of ZIP code 79356?
About 5,083 people live in ZIP code 79356, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 79356 in?
79356 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.