Pecos, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79772

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

12,747
4/sq mi
$63,347
Median income
$120,400
Median home value
7.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79772 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79772 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2964.4 square miles in Pecos, Reeves County, Texas. The area is home to 12,747 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 79772 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79772 sits at $63,347 (16% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,711. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $120,400 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $988 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79772 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79772 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 79772

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79772.

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 79772, Pecos, 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

12,747

Population

2964.4

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79772?

34.1

Median Age

57.6%

Male

42.4%

Female

19.5%

Foreign-Born

White 37.6%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 86.0%

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?

$63,347

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$28,711

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79772 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,347 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 47.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,811

Total Housing Units

4,025

Occupied Units

786

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$120,400

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$988

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 337 business establishments in ZIP 79772, employing approximately 4,826 people with a combined annual payroll of $332,433,000.

337

Businesses

4,826

Employees

$332.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 50 14.8%
Transportation and warehousing 46 13.7%
Retail trade 40 11.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 35 10.4%
Wholesale trade 24 7.1%
Construction 20 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 5.6%
Other services (except public administration) 19 5.6%
Health care and social assistance 18 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.2%
Information 9 2.7%
Finance and insurance 8 2.4%
Manufacturing 7 2.1%
Utilities 4 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.9%

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 79772 in?
ZIP code 79772 (Pecos) is located in Reeves County, Texas. Reeves County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/reeves-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79772?
ZIP code 79772 in Pecos, TX has a population of 12,747 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79772?
The median household income in ZIP 79772 is $63,347, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79772?
The median home value in ZIP 79772 is $120,400, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79772?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79772 is White at 37.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 86.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79772?
ZIP code 79772 has 337 business establishments employing approximately 4,826 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79772?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79772 are: Accommodation and food services (50), Transportation and warehousing (46), Retail trade (40). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79772?
In ZIP code 79772, 47.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.4% 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 79772?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79772 is 18.1 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 79772?
In ZIP code 79772, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79772?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79772 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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