ZIP code 79843
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 79843 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Marfa, 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 79843 ZIP code area.
79843 is the zip code for
Marfa, TX
- Total population
- 2,503▼
- Housing units
- 1,536▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 1,473.62
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 1.70▼
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 0.60
Demographic data for zip code 79843
- Male
- 1,231▼
- Female
- 1,272▼
- Median age
- Male
- 42.70
- Female
- 44.70
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 1,105▲
- Family households
- 660▼
- Nonfamily households
- 445▲
- Average household size
- 2.27▼
- Average family size
- 2.90▼
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 1,536▲
- Occupied housing units
- 1,105▲
- Owner-occupied
- 719▼
- Renter-occupied
- 386▲
- Vacant housing units
- 431▲
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 173▲
- 5 to 9 years
- 146▼
- 10 to 14 years
- 132▼
- 15 to 19 years
- 143▼
- 20 to 24 years
- 119▼
- 25 to 34 years
- 281▼
- 35 to 44 years
- 301▼
- 45 to 54 years
- 323▼
- 55 to 59 years
- 179▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 190▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 284▲
- 75 to 84 years
- 157▼
- 85 years and over
- 75▲
- Median age
- 43.60▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 802
- Hispanic or Latino
- 1,660
- Black or African American
- 10
- Asian
- 1
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 5
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 0
- Other (One Race)
- 2
- Two or More Races
- 23
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 79843
- Population
(16 years and over) - 2,382
- Civilian labor force
- 1,383
- Employed
- 1,325
- Unemployed
- 58
- Armed Forces
- 0
- Not in labor force
- 999
- Percent Unemployed
- 4.2%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 1,246
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 902
- Carpooled
- 150
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 0
- Walked
- 48
- Other means
- 25
- Worked at home
- 121
- Mean travel time
- 15.7 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 1,325
- Management / business / science / arts
- 412
- Service
- 345
- Sales / office
- 253
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 206
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 109
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 1,325
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 194
- Construction
- 47
- Manufacturing
- 15
- Wholesale trade
- 13
- Retail trade
- 114
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 11
- Information
- 18
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 103
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 100
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 174
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 183
- Public administration
- 258
- Other services
- 95
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 1,325
- Private wage & salary workers
- 742
- Government workers
- 399
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 148
- Unpaid family workers
- 36
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 1,099
- Less than $10,000
- 131
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 63
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 185
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 142
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 161
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 224
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 126
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 32
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 28
- $200,000 or more
- 7
- Median household income
- $38,807
- Mean household income
- $47,565
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 9.5%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public schools in 79843
| Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marfa El 413 W Columbia St | (432) 729-4252 | 213 | 0 | 11.2 |
| Marfa Junior/senior High 300 N Gonzales St | (432) 729-4252 | 195 | 0 | 9.7 |
Public libraries around Marfa, TX
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Marfa Public Library | 115 E Oak St Marfa, TX 79843 |
| Terrell County Public Library | 108 Hackberry Sanderson, TX 79848 |
| City Of Presidio Library | 1200 E Oreilly St Presidio, TX 79845 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 79843
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bend Reg Medical Center www.overland.net | 2600 Highway 118 North Alpine, TX 79830 | (915) 837-3447 | 36 |
| Culberson Hospital District | Eisenhower-Farm Market Rd 2185 Van Horn, TX 79855 | (915) 283-2760 | 25 |
Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 79843
| Restaurant name | Address | Cuisine | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Stuff Pizza | 818 W San Antonio St Marfa, TX 79843 | Pizza | 915-729-4971 |
| Maiya's | 103 N. Highland Ave Marfa, TX 79843 | Italian | 432-729-4410 |
| Marfa Independent School Distcafeteria | 400 N Hill St Marfa, TX 79843 | International | 915-729-3485 |
Crime Rates in Marfa, TX
- Total
- 49
- Violent Crime
- 3
- Murder & Manslaughter
- 0
- Forcible Rape
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Aggravated Assault
- 3
- Property Crime
- 46
- Burglary
- 16
- Larceny & Theft
- 29
- Motor Vehicle Theft
- 1
- Arson
- 1
Crime rates in Marfa, TX:
Marfa, TX
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