ZIP Code 79520 — Hamlin, TX
79520 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Hamlin, Texas, in Jones County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 79520 at a glance
| ZIP code | 79520 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Hamlin |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Jones FIPS 48253 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 2,319 |
| Coordinates | 32.875810, -100.130120 |
How ZIP+4 works in 79520
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 79520. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 79520 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 79520.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 79534 | Mccaulley, TX | 9.9 mi |
| 79560 | Sylvester, TX | 14.6 mi |
| 79501 | Anson, TX | 16.5 mi |
| 79553 | Stamford, TX | 17.3 mi |
| 79548 | Rule, TX | 17.7 mi |
| 79543 | Roby, TX | 18.4 mi |
| 79540 | Old Glory, TX | 19.4 mi |
| 79546 | Rotan, TX | 20.9 mi |
| 79502 | Aspermont, TX | 22.6 mi |
| 79525 | Hawley, TX | 24.5 mi |
| 79561 | Trent, TX | 24.8 mi |
| 79503 | Avoca, TX | 25.5 mi |
Questions about 79520
What is the ZIP+4 code for 79520?
79520 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 79520, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 79520?
79520 is assigned to Hamlin, Texas, in Jones County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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