ZIP code 79556: Sweetwater, TX
79556 is a ZIP code in Sweetwater, Texas, mainly in Nolan County, part of the Sweetwater, TX micro area. About 12,532 people live here.
- Population
- 12,532
- Median household income
- $49,393
- Typical home value
- $118,100+6.7% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $903gross, per month
- Median age
- 39.5
- Homeowners
- 66%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 79556 details
| City | Sweetwater |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Nolan County (also partly Fisher County) |
| Metro area | Sweetwater, TX |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 378.4 sq mi, plus 2.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 33 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.3% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 17 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 32.48519, -100.39211 |
Median rent in 79556 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $361/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $634/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $906/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,304/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 79556
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79545 | Roscoe, TX | 11.6 mi | 1,798 |
| 79561 | Trent, TX | 12.7 mi | 665 |
| 79560 | Sylvester, TX | 16.2 mi | 37 |
| 79543 | Roby, TX | 16.3 mi | 1,091 |
| 79537 | Nolan, TX | 17.6 mi | 54 |
| 79535 | Maryneal, TX | 18.8 mi | 129 |
| 79532 | Loraine, TX | 19.5 mi | 1,029 |
| 79534 | Mc Caulley, TX | 20.9 mi | 360 |
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 79556?
A typical home in ZIP code 79556 is worth about $118,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $49,393 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Texas average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $118,100 homeWhat can a $49,393 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 79556
What city is ZIP code 79556?
ZIP code 79556 is in Sweetwater, TX, in Nolan County.
What county is ZIP code 79556 in?
79556 is mainly in Nolan County, Texas, and partly in Fisher County.
What is the population of ZIP code 79556?
About 12,532 people live in ZIP code 79556, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 79556 in?
79556 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.