Valentine, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79854

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

213
0/sq mi
$33,672
Median income
$84,700
Median home value
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Valentine pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79854 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79854 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2130.0 square miles in Valentine, Jeff Davis County, Texas. The area is home to 213 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 79854 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79854 sits at $33,672 (55% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $33,036. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $84,700 (66% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79854 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 70.2, and the average commute is 1 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79854 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 79854, Valentine, 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

213

Population

2130.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79854?

70.2

Median Age

43.0%

Male

57.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 32.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 67.4%

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?

$33,672

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$33,036

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

1.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79854 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$33,672 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 30.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%

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

What does housing look like?

97

Total Housing Units

52

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

1.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$84,700

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

1950

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79854 in?
ZIP code 79854 (Valentine) is located in Jeff Davis County, Texas. Jeff Davis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jeff-davis-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79854?
ZIP code 79854 in Valentine, TX has a population of 213 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79854?
The median household income in ZIP 79854 is $33,672, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79854?
The median home value in ZIP 79854 is $84,700, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79854?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79854 is White at 32.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 67.4% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79854?
In ZIP code 79854, 30.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 79854?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79854 is 1.3 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 is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79854?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79854 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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