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ZIP code 79742: Grandfalls, TX

79742 is a ZIP code in Grandfalls, Texas, mainly in Ward County. About 620 people live here.

Population
620
Median household income
$68,681
Typical home value
—
Median rent
$428gross, per month
Median age
27.1
Homeowners
86.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 79742 details

CityGrandfalls
StateTexas
CountyWard County
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area85.9 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water
Population density7 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher19.3% of adults 25+
Average commute31.9 minutes
Center coordinates31.36028, -102.85266

ZIP codes near 79742

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
79743Imperial, TX9.3 mi231
79756Monahans, TX12.1 mi9,485
79730Coyanosa, TX16.5 mi123
79731Crane, TX16.8 mi4,196
79788Wickett, TX18.5 mi699
79777Pyote, TX20.1 mi116
79769Odessa, TX26.0 mi0
79759Notrees, TX33.0 mi0

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

About ZIP code 79742

What city is ZIP code 79742?

ZIP code 79742 is in Grandfalls, TX, in Ward County.

What county is ZIP code 79742 in?

79742 is mainly in Ward County, Texas.

What is the population of ZIP code 79742?

About 620 people live in ZIP code 79742, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 79742 in?

79742 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.