Imperial, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79743

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

339
1/sq mi
$71,833
Median income
$120,000
Median home value
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Imperial pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79743 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79743 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 678.0 square miles in Imperial, Pecos County, Texas. The area is home to 339 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 79743 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79743 sits at $71,833 (5% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,346. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $120,000 (52% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79743 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79743 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 79743, Imperial, 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

339

Population

678.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79743?

43.3

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 83.5%
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 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

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?

$71,833

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$38,346

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79743 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$71,833 Top 50% higher than 50% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%

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

What does housing look like?

119

Total Housing Units

98

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$120,000

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 79743, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,230,000.

3

Businesses

29

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79743 in?
ZIP code 79743 (Imperial) is located in Pecos County, Texas. Pecos County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pecos-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79743?
ZIP code 79743 in Imperial, TX has a population of 339 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79743?
The median household income in ZIP 79743 is $71,833, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79743?
The median home value in ZIP 79743 is $120,000, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79743?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79743 is White at 83.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79743?
ZIP code 79743 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79743?
In ZIP code 79743, 47.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% 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 79743?
In ZIP code 79743, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79743?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79743 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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