79851 ZIP Code, Sierra Blanca, TX
79851 is a ZIP code in Sierra Blanca, Texas in Hudspeth County. It covers 440 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 79839. 1,198 people live here in 176 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own). Median household income is $55,500, below the Texas median of $78,476; 42% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sierra Blanca, TX
- County: Hudspeth County
- Land area: 440 sq mi
- Population: 1,198
- Median household income: $55,500
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,198 |
| Households | 176 |
| Median household income | $55,500 |
| Income per person | $15,386 |
| Median age | 33.2 |
| Homeowners | 67.6% |
| Median home value | $62,600 |
| Median rent | $1,000 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 13.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 42.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 36.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.5% |
| Broadband internet | 92.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 58.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 10.2% |
| $10–15K | 0.6% |
| $15–25K | 7.4% |
| $25–35K | 13.6% |
| $35–50K | 4.5% |
| $50–75K | 30.7% |
| $75–100K | 6.3% |
| $100–150K | 20.5% |
| $150–200K | 1.1% |
| $200K+ | 5.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.3% |
| 10–19 | 18.8% |
| 20–24 | 8.4% |
| 25–34 | 19.3% |
| 35–44 | 16.4% |
| 45–54 | 11.4% |
| 55–64 | 7.2% |
| 65–74 | 7.0% |
| 75+ | 2.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 3.7% |
| Owned outright | 51.2% |
| Rented | 26.3% |
| Vacant | 18.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 62.2% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 37.8% |
Businesses in 79851
14 business establishments with 322 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 79839 — Fort Hancock CDP, TX (24.7 mi)
Areas that include 79851
- Sierra Blanca, TX ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hudspeth County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Texas ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 79851, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 79851 in?
- 79851 is a Sierra Blanca, TX mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Sierra Blanca; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 79851 in?
- 79851 is in Hudspeth County.
- What is the population of 79851?
- About 1,198 people (±212), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,339.
- What is the median household income in 79851?
- $55,500 (±$4,084), compared with $78,476 for Texas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 79851?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 79851 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 79851?
- The closest, measured center to center: 79839 (24.7 mi, Fort Hancock).
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