Stanton, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79782

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

3,976
3/sq mi
$102,986
Median income
$171,000
Median home value
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stanton pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79782 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79782 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1204.8 square miles in Stanton, Martin County, Texas. The area is home to 3,976 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 79782 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79782 sits at $102,986 (36% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $45,854. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $171,000 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $963 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79782 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Martin County, so you can benchmark 79782 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 79782

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79782.

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 79782, Stanton, 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

3,976

Population

1204.8

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79782?

37.5

Median Age

62.1%

Male

37.9%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 66.3%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 52.2%

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?

$102,986

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$45,854

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79782 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,986 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,754

Total Housing Units

1,537

Occupied Units

217

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$171,000

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$963

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 114 business establishments in ZIP 79782, employing approximately 1,242 people with a combined annual payroll of $90,635,000.

114

Businesses

1,242

Employees

$90.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 15.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 14 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 14 12.3%
Transportation and warehousing 13 11.4%
Construction 11 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 7 6.1%
Wholesale trade 6 5.3%
Health care and social assistance 6 5.3%
Finance and insurance 5 4.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.5%
Utilities 3 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.6%

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
79749 Lenorah, TX 255 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79782 in?
ZIP code 79782 (Stanton) is located in Martin County, Texas. Martin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/martin-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79782?
ZIP code 79782 in Stanton, TX has a population of 3,976 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79782?
The median household income in ZIP 79782 is $102,986, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79782?
The median home value in ZIP 79782 is $171,000, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79782?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79782 is White at 66.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79782?
ZIP code 79782 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 1,242 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79782?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79782 are: Retail trade (18), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (14), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79782?
In ZIP code 79782, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 79782?
In ZIP code 79782, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79782?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79782 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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