Iraan, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79744

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

1,362
1/sq mi
$42,039
Median income
$101,100
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Iraan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79744 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79744 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1362.0 square miles in Iraan, Pecos County, Texas. The area is home to 1,362 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 79744 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79744 sits at $42,039 (44% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $29,224. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $101,100 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $374 per month, and 66.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79744 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79744 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 79744

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79744.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 79744, Iraan, 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

1,362

Population

1362.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79744?

36.5

Median Age

42.6%

Male

57.4%

Female

25.3%

Foreign-Born

White 49.6%
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 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%

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?

$42,039

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$29,224

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79744 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,039 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 48.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

648

Total Housing Units

560

Occupied Units

88

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.1%
Renter 33.9%

$101,100

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$374

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 79744, employing approximately 457 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,340,000.

39

Businesses

457

Employees

$36.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 9 23.1%
Retail trade 7 17.9%
Accommodation and food services 4 10.3%
Utilities 3 7.7%
Construction 3 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 7.7%

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 79744 in?
ZIP code 79744 (Iraan) 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 79744?
ZIP code 79744 in Iraan, TX has a population of 1,362 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79744?
The median household income in ZIP 79744 is $42,039, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79744?
The median home value in ZIP 79744 is $101,100, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79744?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79744 is White at 49.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79744?
ZIP code 79744 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 457 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79744?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79744 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (9), Retail trade (7), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79744?
In ZIP code 79744, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 79744?
In ZIP code 79744, approximately 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79744?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79744 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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