Van Horn, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79855
Culberson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,336
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $58,910
- Median income Below-median income area
- $79,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Van Horn pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79855 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 79855 covers 4672.0 square miles in Van Horn, Culberson County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,336 residents on file, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79855 reports a modest median household income of $58,910 (22% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,555. The poverty rate is 20.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $79,300 (68% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,043; owner occupancy is 70.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 79855.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 79855
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Van Horn, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79855.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 6
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79855, Van Horn, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,336
Population
4672.0
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79855?
43.9
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
9.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$58,910
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$26,555
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 79855 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Van Horn, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$58,910 30th percentile higher than 30% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,053housing units
1,053
Total Housing Units
863
Occupied Units
190
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$79,300
Median Home Value
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$1,043
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 57 business establishments in ZIP 79855, employing approximately 1,112 people with a combined annual payroll of $105,245,000.
57
Businesses
1,112
Employees
$105.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 28.1% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 22.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79855, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,336 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 79855 in?
ZIP code 79855 (Van Horn) is located in Culberson County, Texas. Culberson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/culberson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79855?
ZIP code 79855 in Van Horn, TX has a population of 2,336 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79855?
The median household income in ZIP 79855 is $58,910, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79855?
The median home value in ZIP 79855 is $79,300, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79855?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79855 is White at 52.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 77.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79855?
ZIP code 79855 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 1,112 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79855?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79855 are: Accommodation and food services (16), Retail trade (13), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79855?
In ZIP code 79855, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 79855?
In ZIP code 79855, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79855?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79855 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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