ZIP code 79838

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 79838 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Fabens, TX. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 79838 ZIP code area.

79838 is the zip code for

Fabens, TX

Total population
8,699▲
Housing units
2,625▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
29.41
Density
(people per sq. mile)
295.78▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.12

Demographic data for zip code 79838

Gender:

Male
4,116▲
Female
4,583▲
Median age
Male
26.70
Female
30.40
Gender

Households:

Total households
2,463▲
Family households
2,062▲
Nonfamily households
401▲
Average household size
3.53▼
Average family size
3.91▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
2,625▲
Occupied housing units
2,463▲
Owner-occupied
1,757▲
Renter-occupied
706▲
Vacant housing units
162▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
734▼
5 to 9 years
827▼
10 to 14 years
890▲
15 to 19 years
907▲
20 to 24 years
608▼
25 to 34 years
975▼
35 to 44 years
1,041▼
45 to 54 years
1,128▲
55 to 59 years
429▲
60 to 64 years
315▲
65 to 74 years
457▲
75 to 84 years
307▲
85 years and over
81▲
Median age
28.80▲
Age

Race:

White
360
Hispanic or Latino
8,309
Black or African American
10
Asian
6
American Indian & Alaska Native
4
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
4
Two or More Races
6
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 79838

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
5,925
Civilian labor force
2,828
Employed
2,600
Unemployed
228
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
3,097
Percent Unemployed
8.1%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
2,568
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
2,039
Carpooled
246
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
16
Walked
36
Other means
179
Worked at home
52
Mean travel time
24.9 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
2,600
Management / business / science / arts
315
Service
769
Sales / office
499
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
493
Production / transportation / material moving
524
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
2,600
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
91
Construction
196
Manufacturing
401
Wholesale trade
97
Retail trade
235
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
165
Information
39
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
76
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
127
Educational services / health care / social assistance
663
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
145
Public administration
106
Other services
259
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
2,600
Private wage & salary workers
1,900
Government workers
508
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
192
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
2,196
Less than $10,000
506
$10,000 to $14,999
276
$15,000 to $24,999
421
$25,000 to $34,999
227
$35,000 to $49,999
415
$50,000 to $74,999
235
$75,000 to $99,999
99
$100,000 to $149,999
17
$150,000 to $199,999
0
$200,000 or more
0
Median household income
$20,450
Mean household income
$28,487
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
55.8%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 79838

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Fabens H S
601 Ne Ave G		(915) 764-224670928412.7
Fabens Middle School
800 Walker		(915) 764-705158020915.4
Fabens Primary
300 N E Camp		(915) 764-271247218015.7
Odonnell Elementary
600 N E 4th		(915) 764-371136711714.1
Risinger Primary
810 N E Camp		(915) 764-333041213615.8
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Public libraries around Fabens, TX

NameAddress
Grace Grebing Public/school Library
110 N Main
Dell City, TX 79837
Alpine Public Library
805 W Ave E
Alpine, TX 79830
Fort Hancock Isd/public Library101 School Dr
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
Clint Isd Public Library12625 Alameda Ave
Clint, TX 79836
Fabens Isd Community Library400 Ne Camp St
Fabens, TX 79838
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 79838

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Big Bend Reg Medical Center
2600 Highway 118 North
Alpine, TX 79830		(915) 837-344736
Culberson Hospital DistrictEisenhower-Farm Market Rd 2185
Van Horn, TX 79855		(915) 283-276025
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Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 79838

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
FABENS INN MOTEL1884 NORTH FABENS ROAD
FABENS, TX 79838		265575
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 79838

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Cattleman's Steakhouse3045 S Fabens-Carlsbad Rd
Fabens, TX 79838		Barbecue, Seafood, Steaks915-544-3200
Flicks Pizza & Video211 W Main
Fabens, TX 79838		Fast Food, Pizza915-764-2962
Joe & Norrines Rest108 E Main
Fabens, TX 79838		Fast Food915-764-2560
McDonald's1251 N Fabens Rd
Fabens, TX 79838		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches915-764-3255
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