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ZIP Code 79781

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

303
0/sq mi
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 79781 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1515.0 square miles in Sheffield, Pecos County, Texas. The area is home to 303 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 79781 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79781 sits at -, while per-capita income is $37,016. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79781 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79781 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 79781, Sheffield, 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

303

Population

1515.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79781?

66.5

Median Age

64.9%

Male

35.1%

Female

12.2%

Foreign-Born

White 54.1%
African American 24.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%

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?

$37,016

Per Capita Income

0.0%

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 87.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%

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

What does housing look like?

91

Total Housing Units

46

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

1.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 79781, employing approximately 82 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,500,000.

9

Businesses

82

Employees

$8.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 33.3%

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 79781 in?
ZIP code 79781 (Sheffield) 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 79781?
ZIP code 79781 in Sheffield, TX has a population of 303 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79781?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79781 is White at 54.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79781?
ZIP code 79781 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 82 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79781?
In ZIP code 79781, 87.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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