Zip Code 79536 — Merkel, TX
79536 is a ZIP Code associated with Merkel, TX, located within Taylor. The postal region supports an estimated population of 5,047 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 6.6 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
|---|
| Postal / Zip Code | 79536 |
| Primary City | Merkel |
| State / Province | TX |
| County | Taylor |
| Total Population | 5,047 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 6.6 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
How 79536 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 79536 | Taylor County | TX State Average |
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| Population | 5,047 | 126,381 | 30,188,035 |
| Median Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 6.6 /sq mi | -- | -- |
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