79855 ZIP Code, Van Horn, TX
79855 is a ZIP code in Van Horn, Texas — mostly in Culberson County (72% of its land), with smaller parts in Hudspeth County. It covers 457 square miles of land. 2,177 people live here in 863 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $58,910, below the Texas median of $78,476.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Van Horn, TX
- County: Culberson County
- Land area: 457 sq mi
- Population: 2,177
- Median household income: $58,910
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,177 |
| Households | 863 |
| Median household income | $58,910 |
| Income per person | $26,555 |
| Median age | 43.9 |
| Homeowners | 70.6% |
| Median home value | $79,300 |
| Median rent | $1,043 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.1% |
| Broadband internet | 73.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 53.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.4% |
| $10–15K | 7.4% |
| $15–25K | 12.4% |
| $25–35K | 14.1% |
| $35–50K | 9.6% |
| $50–75K | 25.3% |
| $75–100K | 6.7% |
| $100–150K | 16.0% |
| $150–200K | 3.1% |
| $200K+ | 2.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 18.3% |
| 10–19 | 12.4% |
| 20–24 | 2.5% |
| 25–34 | 7.9% |
| 35–44 | 9.3% |
| 45–54 | 11.1% |
| 55–64 | 9.1% |
| 65–74 | 19.5% |
| 75+ | 9.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 7.6% |
| Owned outright | 50.2% |
| Rented | 24.1% |
| Vacant | 18.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 68.4% |
| Townhome | 1.5% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 1.9% |
| 20+ units | 2.9% |
| Mobile / other | 25.3% |
Businesses in 79855
57 business establishments with 1,112 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 16
- Retail Trade: 13
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Areas that include 79855
- Van Horn, TX ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Culberson County ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- 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) 79855, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 79855 in?
- 79855 is a Van Horn, TX mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 79855 in?
- 79855 is mostly in Culberson County (72% of its land), with smaller parts in Hudspeth County.
- What is the population of 79855?
- About 2,177 people (±45), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,071.
- What is the median household income in 79855?
- $58,910 (±$22,583), 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 79855?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 79855 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
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