ZIP code 79842

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 79842 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Marathon, 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 79842 ZIP code area.

79842 is the zip code for

Marathon, TX

Total population
498▲
Housing units
392▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
620.31
Density
(people per sq. mile)
0.80▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.62

Demographic data for zip code 79842

Gender:

Male
235▼
Female
263▲
Median age
Male
52.10
Female
50.90
Gender

Households:

Total households
218▲
Family households
136●
Nonfamily households
82▲
Average household size
2.28▼
Average family size
2.88▲
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
392▲
Occupied housing units
218▲
Owner-occupied
162▲
Renter-occupied
56▲
Vacant housing units
174▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
19▲
5 to 9 years
21▲
10 to 14 years
32▼
15 to 19 years
28▼
20 to 24 years
17▼
25 to 34 years
46▲
35 to 44 years
35▼
45 to 54 years
82▼
55 to 59 years
46▲
60 to 64 years
49▲
65 to 74 years
67▲
75 to 84 years
42▲
85 years and over
14▲
Median age
51.50▲
Age

Race:

White
290
Hispanic or Latino
203
Black or African American
0
Asian
0
American Indian & Alaska Native
2
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
1
Other (One Race)
0
Two or More Races
2
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 79842

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
545
Civilian labor force
325
Employed
306
Unemployed
19
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
220
Percent Unemployed
5.8%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
306
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
182
Carpooled
36
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
0
Walked
10
Other means
11
Worked at home
67
Mean travel time
13.6 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
306
Management / business / science / arts
110
Service
55
Sales / office
67
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
37
Production / transportation / material moving
37
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
306
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
33
Construction
18
Manufacturing
19
Wholesale trade
0
Retail trade
71
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
6
Information
0
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
19
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
19
Educational services / health care / social assistance
24
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
62
Public administration
19
Other services
16
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
306
Private wage & salary workers
157
Government workers
73
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
76
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
312
Less than $10,000
40
$10,000 to $14,999
9
$15,000 to $24,999
69
$25,000 to $34,999
15
$35,000 to $49,999
35
$50,000 to $74,999
67
$75,000 to $99,999
25
$100,000 to $149,999
25
$150,000 to $199,999
27
$200,000 or more
0
Median household income
$39,063
Mean household income
$55,628
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
15.7%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 79842

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Marathon Indpendent School Dist
109 Ne 5th St		(915) 386-443159204.5
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Public libraries around Marathon, TX

NameAddress
Marfa Public Library115 E Oak St
Marfa, TX 79843
Terrell County Public Library108 Hackberry
Sanderson, TX 79848
City Of Presidio Library1200 E Oreilly St
Presidio, TX 79845
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 79842

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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