ZIP Code 79852

ZIP code 79852 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1331.7 square miles in Terlingua, Brewster County, Texas. The area is home to 799 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 79852 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79852 sits at $34,712 (54% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,957. The poverty rate stands at 2.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $111,200 (55% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 49.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79852 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79852 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 →