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Merkel, Texas

Population: 2,471 · 1 ZIP code

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
2,471
People
Median age
35.4
Housing
Total households
918
Income
Median household income
$73,500
Housing
Total housing units
1,139
Employment
Employment rate
60.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
12.4%
Healthcare
Insured population
89.9%
City details
Local time 01:41:25(CT)
LocationMerkel, TX
Population (ZIP areas)5,133(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes1total
ZIP codes (by type)
1 Standard
CountyTaylor
Area code
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates32.4741242, -100.0245233
Land area295.9 sq miles(766,268,897 m²)

Map of Merkel, Texas with ZIP codes

Map of Merkel, Texas and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Merkel

Explore the ZIP codes that make up Merkel. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
79536Standard$71,1315,133

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS