79855 ZIP Code – Van Horn, Texas
Located in Van Horn, Texas, ZIP code 79855 is a small ZIP code within Culberson County with a population of approximately 2,160 residents. At $35,326, the median household income here runs well below the Texas average and well below the U.S. average. Median home values of $82,600 are well below the national average, with 70.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $918 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average. An estimated 17.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. An estimated 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 47.7, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 79854, 79851, 79734.
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ZIP 79855 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79855 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,160 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $35k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $82k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $918 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.7% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.5% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79854 – Valentine
- 79851 – Sierra Blanca
- 79734 – Fort Davis
- 79839 – Fort Hancock
- 79847 – Salt Flat
- 79785 – Toyah
- 79843 – Marfa
- 79718 – Balmorhea
- 79780 – Saragosa
- 79853 – Tornillo
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79854 | VALENTINE | 133 | $30,806 |
| 79851 | SIERRA BLANCA | 1,376 | $56,563 |
| 79734 | FORT DAVIS | 1,859 | $43,646 |
| 79839 | FORT HANCOCK | 1,365 | $31,863 |
| 79847 | SALT FLAT | 78 | $38,864 |