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Post, TX
City in Garza County, Texas.
Population
4,326
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,155
ZIP codes
0
Post and its ZIP codes
Post at a glance
- Post is about 10 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,304 a year, 47% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $49,200 (83% below Texas) and median rent is $822 a month.
Local data for Post, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Post, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,304
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$49,200
Median rent
$822/mo
Homeownership
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher
7.7%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,052), German Americans (238), Irish Americans (98).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Garza County. PPP loans are for Post.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,427
1,361 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,763
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$28.3M
FY 2026, $4,873 per person
How people get to work
Post, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled17.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Post, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
531
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 29°F
22.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Post, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
38.1%
U.S. 11.1% +27.0 pts
Cities near Post
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WilsonCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| TahokaCity | 24 mi | 2.4 |
| SlatonCity | 24 mi | 5.4 |
| FluvannaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| Ransom CanyonTown | 29 mi | 0.8 |
| GailCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Post, TX in?
- Post is in Garza County, Texas.
- What is the population of Post, TX?
- About 4,326 people live in Post, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Post?
- Nearby places include Wilson (22 mi), Tahoka (24 mi), Slaton (24 mi), Fluvanna (26 mi), Ransom Canyon (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023