ZIP Code 79536 — Merkel, TX
IRS Income Data, Tax Year 2022
$64,247
Average AGI
#16,125
National Rank
#988
TX State Rank
2,170
Tax Returns
Income Bracket Distribution
Percentage of tax returns in each AGI bracket for ZIP 79536.
Detailed Bracket Data
| Income Bracket | Returns | Total AGI | Avg AGI in Bracket | % of Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 - $25,000 | 590 | $7,865,000 | $13,330 | 27.2% |
| $25,000 - $50,000 | 560 | $20,271,000 | $36,198 | 25.8% |
| $50,000 - $75,000 | 350 | $21,302,000 | $60,862 | 16.1% |
| $75,000 - $100,000 | 250 | $21,716,000 | $86,864 | 11.5% |
| $100,000 - $200,000 | 350 | $45,572,000 | $130,205 | 16.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 70 | $22,690,000 | $324,142 | 3.2% |
| Total | 2,170 | $139,416,000 | $64,247 | 100% |
Nearby Major Cities
Closest cities by distance with significant tax filing activity.
| City | Distance | Avg AGI | Tax Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | 7 mi | $71,904 | 55,460 |
| Midland, TX | 129 mi | $140,083 | 73,100 |
| Lubbock, TX | 142 mi | $77,152 | 120,480 |
| Odessa, TX | 147 mi | $72,784 | 72,480 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 157 mi | $82,781 | 321,030 |
| Arlington, TX | 162 mi | $65,820 | 146,390 |
Similar ZIP Codes in Texas
| ZIP Code | City | Avg AGI | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79052 | Kress | $64,234 | #16,132 |
| 76802 | Zcta 76802 | $64,270 | #16,109 |
| 76520 | Cameron | $64,280 | #16,104 |
| 78578 | Port Isabel | $64,286 | #16,099 |
| 76445 | Desdemona | $64,181 | #16,164 |
| 75478 | Saltillo | $64,170 | #16,172 |
| 76424 | Breckenridge | $64,160 | #16,179 |
| 77064 | Houston | $64,120 | #16,204 |
Nearby ZIP Codes
Closest ZIP codes by geographic distance.
| ZIP Code | City | Distance | Avg AGI | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79606 | Abilene, TX | 2.6 mi | $91,856 | #5,920 |
| 79562 | Tuscola, TX | 2.7 mi | $116,335 | #3,160 |
| 79603 | Abilene, TX | 7.1 mi | $41,438 | #26,560 |
| 79563 | Tye, TX | 7.2 mi | $46,076 | #25,592 |
| 79605 | Abilene, TX | 7.8 mi | $62,132 | #17,333 |
| 79508 | Buffalo Gap, TX | 8.0 mi | $102,914 | #4,338 |
| 79601 | Abilene, TX | 8.1 mi | $60,931 | #18,074 |
| 79561 | Trent, TX | 12.3 mi | $56,288 | #20,969 |
About This Data
Income data is based on IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) ZIP code data for Tax Year 2022. AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) represents gross income minus certain deductions. Rankings are calculated across 1,617 ZIP codes in Texas and all U.S. ZIP codes nationally. Data reflects tax returns filed, not total population.