79843 ZIP Code – Marfa, Texas
79843 is a ZIP code serving Marfa, Texas in Presidio County with a population of approximately 2,814 residents. The median household income of $31,452 is well below the Texas average and well below the national average. At $215,200, median home values run below the national average, with 76.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $391 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 66% single-family (increasing), 13% duplex/multi-family.
The poverty rate is 21.6%, well above the national average. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. At 54.1, the median age is above the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 79845, 79854, 79832.
ZIP Code 79843 Data
Population
2,814
Median Household Income
$31,452
Median Home Value
$215,200
Median Rent
$391
Median Age
54.1
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
21.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.6%
County
Presidio County
State
Texas
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ZIP 79843 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79843 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,814 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $31k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $215k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $391 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 54.1 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.6% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.6% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79845 – Presidio
- 79854 – Valentine
- 79832 – Alpine
- 79734 – Fort Davis
- 79830 – Alpine
- 79846 – Redford
- 79855 – Van Horn
- 79852 – Terlingua
- 79718 – Balmorhea
- 79780 – Saragosa
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79845 | PRESIDIO | 3,354 | $19,650 |
| 79854 | VALENTINE | 133 | $30,806 |
| 79832 | ALPINE | 121 | Not provided |
| 79734 | FORT DAVIS | 1,859 | $43,646 |
| 79830 | ALPINE | 7,912 | $50,584 |