ZIP Code 79850: Shafter, Texas
Shafter, TX uses ZIP code 79850, which falls within Presidio County, Texas. Its reference point is at latitude 29.9437 and longitude -104.3867 (29°56'37.3"N 104°23'12.1"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 79850
79850 is the only ZIP code listed for Shafter, TX in our directory.
Across Presidio County there are 4 ZIP codes listed, and Texas has 2,742 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 79845 in Presidio, TX, about 27 mi to the south.
| ZIP code | 79850 |
|---|---|
| City | Shafter |
| County | Presidio County |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Latitude | 29.9437 |
| Longitude | -104.3867 |
| DMS | 29°56'37.3"N 104°23'12.1"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 79845 (Presidio, 27 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 79850
Map centered on 29.9437, -104.3867. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
ZIP Codes Near 79850
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 79850, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 79850, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Presidio, TX (27 mi south), Marfa, TX (30 mi northeast) and Redford, TX (40 mi southeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Presidio, TX – 27 mi south
- Marfa, TX – 30 mi northeast
- Redford, TX – 40 mi southeast
- Valentine, TX – 47 mi north
- Alpine, TX – 49 mi northeast
- Fort Davis, TX – 53 mi northeast
- Terlingua, TX – 66 mi southeast
- Marathon, TX – 72 mi east
- Balmorhea, TX – 79 mi northeast
- Big Bend National Park, TX – 79 mi southeast
Schools Near Shafter, TX
If you are moving to ZIP code 79850, check the school district serving Shafter and Presidio County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 79850 may also use facilities in nearby Presidio, Marfa and Redford.
Shopping and Dining in Shafter
For places to eat and shop near Shafter, TX, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 79850.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Shafter, Texas can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 79850.
To research local history, try searching for Presidio County records and archives along with the name Shafter.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 79850, Presidio lies about 27 mi to the south, Marfa lies about 30 mi to the northeast, Redford lies about 40 mi to the southeast, Valentine lies about 47 mi to the north and Alpine lies about 49 mi to the northeast. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 79850
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