Barstow, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79719

Ward County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

397
8/sq mi
$180,800
Median home value
1.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Barstow pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79719 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79719 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.6 square miles in Barstow, Ward County, Texas. The area is home to 397 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 79719 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79719 sits at -, while per-capita income is $35,079. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $180,800 (27% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 94.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79719 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79719 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79719, Barstow, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

397

Population

49.6

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 79719?

45.1

Median Age

60.1%

Male

39.9%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 32.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 96.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$35,079

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

119

Total Housing Units

74

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.6%
Renter 5.4%

$180,800

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

1949

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 79719, employing approximately 217 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,016,000.

10

Businesses

217

Employees

$23.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 30.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 30.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

More ZIP Codes in Ward County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79719 in?
ZIP code 79719 (Barstow) is located in Ward County, Texas. Ward County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ward-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79719?
ZIP code 79719 in Barstow, TX has a population of 397 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79719?
The median home value in ZIP 79719 is $180,800, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79719?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79719 is Two or More Ethnicities at 39.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 96.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79719?
ZIP code 79719 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 217 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79719?
In ZIP code 79719, 45.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79719?
In ZIP code 79719, approximately 94.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79719?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79719 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Barstow, TX

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.