PlainZIP

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
$58,910
Median income
$79,300
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,555. Poverty here runs at 20.1%, with unemployment measured at 1.2%. Housing costs here run $79,300 for a typical home value (68% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,043 a month; 70.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79855 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 79855?

43.9

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

9.6%

Foreign-Born

White 52.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 77.4%

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?

$58,910

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$26,555

Per Capita Income

20.1%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79855 ranks nationally

Van Horn, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,910 27th percentile higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,053

Total Housing Units

863

Occupied Units

190

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$79,300

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

$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.

Related Areas

Culberson County Van Horn, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.