Monahans, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79756

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

Compiled by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors

9,066
20/sq mi: $67,468
Median income: $160,600
Median home value: 12.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Monahans pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 30th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 20
people per sq mi: 77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79756 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79756 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 448.8 square miles in Monahans, Ward County, Texas. The area is home to 9,066 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 79756 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79756 sits at $67,468 (11% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $36,123. The poverty rate stands at 15.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $160,600 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $1,133 per month, and 76.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79756 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Ward County, so you can benchmark 79756 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 79756

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

59
Accommodation and food services

43
Transportation and warehousing

29
Retail trade

25
Other services (except public administration)

22

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, 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 79756, Monahans, TX · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-28 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

9,066

Population

448.8

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79756?

35.2

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

10.3%

Foreign-Born

White 60.6%

African American 7.2%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 13.5%

Hispanic or Latino 56.4%

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?

$67,468

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$36,123

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79756 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,468 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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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 45.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,417

Total Housing Units

3,729

Occupied Units

688

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%

Renter 23.4%

$160,600

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$1,133

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

365

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+265%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79756 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +265% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+6.7%	325
2021	+1.0%	328
2022	+0.9%	331
2023	+7.2%	355
2024	+2.8%	365

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 292 business establishments in ZIP 79756, employing approximately 4,045 people with a combined annual payroll of $294,467,000.

292

Businesses

4,045

Employees

$294.5M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	59	20.2%
Accommodation and food services	43	14.7%
Transportation and warehousing	29	9.9%
Retail trade	25	8.6%
Other services (except public administration)	22	7.5%
Construction	18	6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	18	6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing	15	5.1%
Finance and insurance	14	4.8%
Health care and social assistance	10	3.4%
Wholesale trade	9	3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	9	3.1%
Manufacturing	7	2.4%
Utilities	6	2.0%
Information	5	1.7%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
79788	Wickett, TX	506	7.6 mi

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Ward County Monahans, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79756 in? ▼

ZIP code 79756 (Monahans) 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 79756? ▼

ZIP code 79756 in Monahans, TX has a population of 9,066 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 79756? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 79756 is $67,468, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 79756? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 79756 is $160,600, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79756? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 79756 is White at 60.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.4% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 79756? ▼

ZIP code 79756 has 292 business establishments employing approximately 4,045 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 79756? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79756 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (59), Accommodation and food services (43), Transportation and warehousing (29). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 79756? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79756 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 265%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

What is the education level in ZIP code 79756? ▼

In ZIP code 79756, 45.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the average commute time in ZIP 79756? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79756 is 21.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79756? ▼

In ZIP code 79756, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79756? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 79756 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.