ZIP Code 79839

ZIP code 79839 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1292.0 square miles in Fort Hancock, Hudspeth County, Texas. The area is home to 1,938 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 79839 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79839 sits at $47,950 (37% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $19,949. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $55,000 (78% below the state average) with median rent at $540 per month, and 69.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79839 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79839 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 →