ZIP Code 79842, TX
Living in 79842
Bikeability65
Walkability89
Commute100
Public Transit44
Affordability100
Public Safety86
Airports6
Hospitals78
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
425Population-213 (2010–19)
59 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
43%College-Educated+17% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over20%
Diversity
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino44%
Native American4%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate19%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$6.7k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
13 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K6%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector54%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance29%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office6%
Service30%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van71%
Walked12%
Worked at home15%
Housing
$100kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$270 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached84%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K15%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene39%
LP gas14%
Crime
Violent Crime in 79842
United States45
Texas51
Brewster County25
Property Crime in 79842
United States48
Texas58
Brewster County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79842
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding87
Tornado27
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 79842, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 79842, TX
Alpine Montessori School
38 miles, NW
High Frontier School
54 miles, NW
St Johns Episcopal School
129 miles, N
Kiddie Kollege Preschool
130 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 79842, TX
Sul Ross State University
37 miles, NW
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
133 miles, N
Angelo State University
183 miles, NE
University of the Southwest
186 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 79842, TX
Big Bend Regional Medical Center
39 miles, NW
Pecos County Memorial Hospital
58 miles, N
Mc Camey Hospital
89 miles, NE
Iraan General Hospital
92 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 79842, TX
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
139 miles, NE
Del Rio International Airport
140 miles, E
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
179 miles, NE
Lea County Regional Airport
180 miles, N