Merkel, TX ZIP Codes
One ZIP code serves Merkel, Texas: 79536. Together they are home to 5,047 residents in 1,695 households. That is more than the 2,699 people counted inside Merkel town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary.
Merkel town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,699 |
| Households | 918 |
| Median household income | $73,500 |
| Median home value | $115,100 |
| Median age | 35.4 |
| Median rent | $1,058 |
All 1 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 5,047 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 1,695 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $71,131 (79536) to $71,131 (79536) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $71,131 |
| Homeowners | 74.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 42.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 6 routes, 2,211 homes (1 of 1 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Merkel
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79536 | Merkel | 5,047 | 1,695 | $71,131 | $136,400 | 74.0% | 42.1% | 13.8% | 6 | 2,296 | 1% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Merkel when at least 10% of its land lies inside Merkel town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Merkel. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Merkel.
Counties
- Taylor County — 15 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Merkel, TX?
- 79536. A ZIP code is listed for Merkel when at least 10% of its land lies inside Merkel town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Merkel.
- What is the population of Merkel, TX?
- The Census Bureau counts 2,699 residents inside Merkel town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 1 ZIP code that serve Merkel hold 5,047 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Merkel, TX?
- $73,500 inside Merkel town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $71,131 to $71,131.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Merkel, TX?
- For the 1 of 1 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 6 carrier routes reaching 2,211 residential and 85 business mailboxes.
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