| City: | Bushland, Texas |
| County: | Potter County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:53:06 AM |
| Population: | 22 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 806 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.2664, -102.0978 |
| Land Area: | 1.786 sq mi |
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The four households that call 79012 home occupy a landscape measuring 1.79 square miles. The 22 residents here maintain a quiet presence in what's essentially post office infrastructure supporting a much larger service area. One rural carrier route covers Simmons Road, the ZIP's only named street with delivery records. But the 316 boxes tell a different story about who relies on this location for mail service.
Bushland sits in the Texas Panhandle, where Potter County's western edge meets vast stretches of agricultural land. The post office doesn't serve a traditional town center. It serves scattered addresses, seasonal operations, and properties that might be miles from the nearest paved road. When your ranch covers several sections and the nearest neighbor is a 20-minute drive away, maintaining a PO Box in Bushland makes more sense than waiting for a carrier to navigate dirt roads in uncertain weather.
The numbers confirm what local knowledge suggests. With 15 business establishments employing 139 workers reported in the service area, this ZIP supports commercial activity that extends well beyond its tiny residential footprint. The mail system here functions as regional infrastructure. Ranchers collecting feed invoices, equipment dealers receiving parts catalogs, and contractors picking up permit documents all converge at the same postal counter where those four households retrieve their personal mail.
With only Simmons Road appearing in postal records, the street infrastructure reflects a rural service area where most delivery happens through PO Boxes rather than carrier routes. The single named street confirms this is primarily postal infrastructure rather than a residential community.
ZIP Code 79012 has 22 residents and 4 households (average 5.50 persons per household). The median age is 12.8 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 72.7% male and 27.3% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (72.7%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.7%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 22Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 12.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 4Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 5.50Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.40Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 883 | 1,053 | 1,044 | 1,092 | 1,341 | 1,389 | 1,272 | 1,341 | 1,427 | 2,156 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 976 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 22 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 12.8
Male Median Age: 12.7
Female Median Age: 16.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 16 | 76.19% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 23.81% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 16 | 72.73% | 12.7 years |
| Females: | 6 | 27.27% | 16.5 years |
| Total: | 22 | 100% | 12.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $72,208 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $115,481. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024.
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,208 | $111,389 | $97,083 | $115,278 | $117,240 | $116,845 | $109,628 | $116,250 | $115,481 | $126,520 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $82,083 | $116,767 | $140,256 | $117,895 | $143,266 | $120,403 | $120,217 | $122,898 | $130,174 | $130,556 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $45,142 | $44,659 | $0 | $0 | $51,705 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $61,951 | $62,125 | $64,291 | $65,370 | $0 | $74,637 | $78,833 | $83,833 | $85,296 | $86,544 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $45,767 | $45,472 | $49,022 | $49,219 | $0 | $42,133 | $45,500 | $47,200 | $58,641 | $57,794 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $163,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $260,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $163,700 | $171,800 | $174,900 | $200,000 | $213,200 | $247,000 | $263,100 | $236,100 | $260,500 | $266,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
ZIP Code 79012 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 139 people with an annual payroll of $4,386,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 355Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,169,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,386,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 139Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 79012 is located in Potter County, Texas, within the Amarillo, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11100) and Texas's 13rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 249,881 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 79012. It covers 1.786 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.012 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Amarillo, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 11100Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 249,881Source: Census |
| MSA: | Amarillo, TX MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.786 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.012 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 13Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 38349.24 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4811572Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bushland CDP; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 79012 is in the Bushland Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.