79855 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to VAN HORN, TX 79855

79855 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Van Horn, Texas. Median household income here ($24,974) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $35,115/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 79855 is $27,601.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 79855 earn an average of $25,175/year. Women earn only $14,554/year.

1,184 people in 79855 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 79855? This might seal the deal. The average commute time for people here is only 12.9 minutes!

The median age here is 38. There are 1,142 men and 1,194 women. The median age for men is 36 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,739 people (out of the 2,336 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 0 homes, and 1 businesses every day. 39 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

79855 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 31 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Shanghai, China!) and -104 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 4,271 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 2,336
  • White Population: 1,898
  • Black Population: 23
  • Hispanic Population: 1,796
  • Asian Population: 33
  • Hawaiian Population: 7
  • Indian Population: 53
  • Male Population: 1,142
  • Female Population: 1,194
  • Median Age: 38
  • Median Age of Males: 36
  • Median Age of Females: 39
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: West South Central
  • State: Texas
  • County: Culberson
  • City: Van Horn
  • Longitude: -104.2
  • Latitude: 31.1
  • Elevation: 4,271 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 915
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 1,139
  • Drive alone: 875
  • Carpool: 198
  • Public transit: 14
  • Ride bikes or walk: 39

  • Average commute time: 12.9 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 186
  •    5 - 9: 472
  •    10 - 14: 203
  •    15 - 19: 67
  •    20 - 24: 32
  •    25 - 29: 15
  •    30 - 34: 67
  •    35 - 39: 3
  •    40 - 44: 24
  •    45 - 59: 23
  •    60 - 89: 29
  •    90 plus: 18
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $43,900
  • Average Annual Household Income: $38,000
  • Businesses: 51
  • Employees: 562
  • Annual Payroll: $13,328,000
  • Average Family Income: $35,115
  • Median Family Income: $24,974
  • Average Income for Men: $25,175
  • Average Income for Women: $14,554
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 109
  • State FIPS Code: 48

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Schools in 79855 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Eagle El
400 W 7th St
Van Horn, TX 79855
(915) 283-9201
Middle Schools
Van Horn J H
400 W 7th St
Van Horn, TX 79855
(915) 283-9212
High Schools
Van Horn H S
200 W 7th St
Van Horn, TX 79855
(915) 283-9258

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 79855 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/DPS_WEB/SorNew/index.aspx. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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