79851 ZIP Code – Sierra Blanca, Texas
79851 is a ZIP code serving Sierra Blanca, Texas in Hudspeth County with a population of approximately 1,376 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $56,563, which is below the Texas average and below the national figure.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 16.5%, well above the national average. An estimated 32.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 7.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The median age is 33.2, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 79839, 79855, 79847.
ZIP Code 79851 Data
Population
1,376
Median Household Income
$56,563
Median Home Value
Not provided
Median Rent
$854
Median Age
33.2
Unemployment Rate
16.5%
Poverty Rate
32.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.0%
County
Hudspeth County
State
Texas
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ZIP 79851 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79851 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,376 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | — | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $854 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.2 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 16.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 32.2% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 7.0% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79839 – Fort Hancock
- 79855 – Van Horn
- 79847 – Salt Flat
- 79853 – Tornillo
- 79838 – Fabens
- 79928 – El Paso
- 79837 – Dell City
- 79854 – Valentine
- 79836 – Clint
- 79938 – El Paso
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79839 | FORT HANCOCK | 1,365 | $31,863 |
| 79855 | VAN HORN | 2,160 | $35,326 |
| 79847 | SALT FLAT | 78 | $38,864 |
| 79853 | TORNILLO | 3,007 | $62,167 |
| 79838 | FABENS | 5,470 | $36,366 |