ZIP code 79839

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 79839 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Fort Hancock, 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 79839 ZIP code area.

79839 is the zip code for

Fort Hancock, TX

Total population
1,938▲
Housing units
715▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
483.54
Density
(people per sq. mile)
4.01▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.30

Demographic data for zip code 79839

Gender:

Male
932▼
Female
1,006▲
Median age
Male
28.40
Female
30.80
Gender

Households:

Total households
582▲
Family households
482▲
Nonfamily households
100▲
Average household size
3.33▼
Average family size
3.76▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
715▲
Occupied housing units
582▲
Owner-occupied
480▲
Renter-occupied
102▲
Vacant housing units
133▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
157▼
5 to 9 years
175▼
10 to 14 years
205▲
15 to 19 years
222▲
20 to 24 years
109▲
25 to 34 years
203▼
35 to 44 years
219▼
45 to 54 years
248▲
55 to 59 years
90▲
60 to 64 years
96▲
65 to 74 years
129▲
75 to 84 years
76▲
85 years and over
9▼
Median age
29.60▲
Age

Race:

White
100
Hispanic or Latino
1,816
Black or African American
2
Asian
5
American Indian & Alaska Native
4
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
0
Two or More Races
11
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 79839

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
1,381
Civilian labor force
713
Employed
631
Unemployed
82
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
668
Percent Unemployed
11.5%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
619
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
527
Carpooled
58
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
9
Walked
5
Other means
7
Worked at home
13
Mean travel time
30.1 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
631
Management / business / science / arts
95
Service
136
Sales / office
111
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
158
Production / transportation / material moving
131
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
631
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
128
Construction
70
Manufacturing
48
Wholesale trade
0
Retail trade
82
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
63
Information
0
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
0
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
9
Educational services / health care / social assistance
113
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
19
Public administration
60
Other services
39
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
631
Private wage & salary workers
407
Government workers
163
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
61
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
477
Less than $10,000
128
$10,000 to $14,999
84
$15,000 to $24,999
94
$25,000 to $34,999
64
$35,000 to $49,999
43
$50,000 to $74,999
27
$75,000 to $99,999
9
$100,000 to $149,999
14
$150,000 to $199,999
5
$200,000 or more
9
Median household income
$16,791
Mean household income
$28,116
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
59.9%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 79839

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Benito Martinez El
P O Box 98		(915) 769-391317814612.2
Fort Hancock Hs
100 School Dr		(915) 769-38111311179.2
Fort Hancock Ms
311 S Waco St		(915) 769-386819717314.9
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Public libraries around Fort Hancock, 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 79839

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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