What city is ZIP code 79602?

ZIP code 79602 is in Potosi, TX (Taylor County).

What county is ZIP code 79602 in?

ZIP code 79602 is mostly in Taylor County, Texas.

How many people live in ZIP code 79602?

About 27,425 people live in the 79602 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 79602

Potosi, TX, Taylor County

Population

27,425

Land area

121.7sq mi

People per sq mi

225

City

Potosi

ZIP 79602 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 79602 at a glance

ZIP 79602 (Potosi) is 95% denser than Texas as a whole.
The median household income is $89,551, 14% above the Texas median of $78,476.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $248,100 (13% below Texas) and median rent is $1,211 a month.

Local data for ZIP 79602

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 79602, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$89,551

Poverty rate

11.4%

Median home value

$248,100

Prices +7.6% in a year

Median rent

$1,211/mo

Homeownership

75.7%

Bachelor's or higher

33.9%

Median age

37.0

Average commute

20.0 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

840

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

11,628

$657M annual payroll

PPP loans

$85.1M

931 loans

Campaign donations

$111K

7% D, 41% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 79602, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

965

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

1,923

3.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

96° / 34°F

25.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 79602, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.7%

U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts

Diabetes

11.5%

U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts

Smoking

13.4%

U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.6%

U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 79602?: ZIP code 79602 is in Potosi, TX (Taylor County).
What county is ZIP code 79602 in?: ZIP code 79602 is mostly in Taylor County, Texas.
How many people live in ZIP code 79602?: About 27,425 people live in the 79602 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.