ZIP code 79855

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 79855 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Van Horn, 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 79855 ZIP code area.

79855 is the zip code for

Van Horn, TX

Total population
2,336▼
Housing units
1,098▼
Land area
(sq. miles)
1,821.88
Density
(people per sq. mile)
1.28▼
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.12

Demographic data for zip code 79855

Gender:

Male
1,142▼
Female
1,194▼
Median age
Male
36.40
Female
39.20
Gender

Households:

Total households
883▼
Family households
609▼
Nonfamily households
274▲
Average household size
2.63▼
Average family size
3.23▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
1,098▼
Occupied housing units
883▼
Owner-occupied
625▼
Renter-occupied
258▼
Vacant housing units
215▼
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
173▼
5 to 9 years
177▼
10 to 14 years
179▼
15 to 19 years
183▼
20 to 24 years
143▲
25 to 34 years
236▼
35 to 44 years
282▼
45 to 54 years
317▼
55 to 59 years
160▲
60 to 64 years
139▼
65 to 74 years
203▼
75 to 84 years
116▲
85 years and over
28▲
Median age
37.90▲
Age

Race:

White
475
Hispanic or Latino
1,796
Black or African American
8
Asian
22
American Indian & Alaska Native
13
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
0
Two or More Races
22
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 79855

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
1,972
Civilian labor force
1,204
Employed
1,023
Unemployed
181
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
768
Percent Unemployed
15.0%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
1,023
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
837
Carpooled
66
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
9
Walked
48
Other means
25
Worked at home
38
Mean travel time
9.9 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,023
Management / business / science / arts
287
Service
327
Sales / office
243
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
99
Production / transportation / material moving
67
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,023
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
100
Construction
45
Manufacturing
6
Wholesale trade
0
Retail trade
145
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
58
Information
47
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
12
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
48
Educational services / health care / social assistance
226
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
251
Public administration
35
Other services
50
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,023
Private wage & salary workers
665
Government workers
204
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
154
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
840
Less than $10,000
152
$10,000 to $14,999
126
$15,000 to $24,999
41
$25,000 to $34,999
98
$35,000 to $49,999
191
$50,000 to $74,999
150
$75,000 to $99,999
23
$100,000 to $149,999
40
$150,000 to $199,999
8
$200,000 or more
11
Median household income
$38,000
Mean household income
$41,325
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
32.9%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 79855

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Eagle El
400 W 7th St		(915) 283-920125018310.0
Van Horn H S
200 W 7th St		(915) 283-92581961349.4
Van Horn J H
400 W 7th St		(915) 283-921213210410.0
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Public libraries around Van Horn, TX

NameAddress
Van Horn City County Library410 Crockett St
Van Horn, TX 79855
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 79855

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 79855

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
Econo Lodge Van Horn1601 W Broadway St
Van Horn, TX 79855		3990100
Days Inn Van Horn Tx600 E Broadway
Van Horn, TX 79855		585480
Holiday Inn Express Van Horn1905 Sw Frontage Rd
Van Horn, TX 79855		-9091
Ramada Ltd Van Horn Tx200 Golf Course Dr
Van Horn, TX 79855		15059
Knights Inn Van Horn1309 W Broadway
Van Horn, TX 79855		205969
AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN1705 BROADWAY BUSINESS 80
Van Horn, TX 79855		496495
Super 8 Van Horn Tx1807 E Service Rd
Van Horn, TX 79855		15666
HAMPTON INN VAN HORN1921 SW FRONTAGE ROAD
VAN HORN, TX 79855		59103114
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 79855

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Chuy's1200 West Broadway
Van Horn, TX 79855		Southwestern, American432-283-2066
McDonald's1809 Frontage Rd
Van Horn, TX 79855		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches915-283-2692
Pizza Hut1808 W Broadway St
Van Horn, TX 79855		Italian, Pizza915-283-2860
Rosas Cafe515 Van Horn Dr
Van Horn, TX 79855		Fast Food915-283-2201
Smoke House Restaurant& Auto Museum905 W Broadway
Van Horn, TX 79855		Fast Food915-283-2453
Chuy's1200 West Broadway
Van Horn, TX 79855		Southwestern, American432-283-2066
McDonald's1809 Frontage Rd
Van Horn, TX 79855		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches915-283-2692
Pizza Hut1808 W Broadway St
Van Horn, TX 79855		Italian, Pizza915-283-2860
Rosas Cafe515 Van Horn Dr
Van Horn, TX 79855		Fast Food915-283-2201
Smoke House Restaurant& Auto Museum905 W Broadway
Van Horn, TX 79855		Fast Food915-283-2453
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