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Reeves County
Balmorhea, TX
79718
79718 ZIP Code — Balmorhea, TX
Reeves County, Texas
ZIP code 79718 is located in
Balmorhea ,
Texas ,
within Reeves County .
It covers approximately 372.30 square miles and serves a population of
625 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 432 .
About ZIP code 79718
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $58,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $31,250. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 79718 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
625
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
389
Geography
Land area
372.30 sq mi
Water area
0.93 sq mi
Latitude
30.9928
Longitude
-103.6608
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
432
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.4%
45.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
37.7%
31.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
10.4%
20.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.5%
1.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$31,250
Median household income
$1,102
Median monthly rent
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 77 12.3% 18 and over 548 87.7% 65 and over 263 42.1% Median age 57.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.9%
Group Count % White 518 72.1% Hispanic or Latino 93 13% Two or more races 87 12.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 14 1.9% Other race 6 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.4%
45.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
37.7%
31.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
10.4%
20.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.5%
1.7%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 17.1% $10k–$15k 6.8% $15k–$25k 17.6% $25k–$35k 10.2% $35k–$50k 4.9% $50k–$75k 11.2% $75k–$100k 19.5% $100k–$150k 12.7% Median income $31,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $58,600 Median rent / month $1,102 Owner occupied 75.1% Renter occupied 24.9% Vacant 35.1% Single-family detached 74.1% Large apartment buildings 1.9% Mobile homes 21.5% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 3.03
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 6.6% 1990–1999 2.2% 1980–1989 10.1% 1970–1979 5.1% 1960–1969 16.1% 1950–1959 40.5% 1940–1949 8.9% 1939 or earlier 6.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 12.7% 2 bedrooms 34.8% 3 bedrooms 44.6% 4 bedrooms 7.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 36.6% 2 vehicles 36.1% 3 or more 27.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 49.8% Electricity 48.3% Propane / LP gas 2.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 97 47.3% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 75 36.6% Female householder, no spouse 33 16.1% Households with children under 18 29 14.1% Households with seniors (65+) 91 44.4% Average household size 3.05
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 47.6% 5.6% Married 28.5% 82.7% Separated 7.7% 0.0% Widowed 5.4% 2.5% Divorced 10.8% 9.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.8%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
1.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.5% Bachelor's or higher 3.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 52 38.8% High school 32 23.9% College / grad school 50 37.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
47.1%
Public administration
9.6%
Professional & management
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 12.9% Service 33.9% Sales & office 6.7% Natural resources & construction 40.1% Production & transportation 6.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.5% Government 16.4% Self-employed 6.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.2% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 11.8% Avg commute (minutes) 15.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
19.6%
Female-led households
65.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 28.8% Retirement income 17.6% Supplemental Security 7.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 14.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.3% High blood pressure 39.5% High cholesterol 38.6% Diabetes 18.2% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 8.7% Arthritis 25.2% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 6.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.3% Binge drinking 15.1% No physical activity 34.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.8% Depression 19.5% Fair or poor health 25.4% Poor mental health 14.6% Poor physical health 14.5% No health insurance 39.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.5% Visited dentist 46.4% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 16.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 46 8.4%
Disability % Any disability 12.8% Under 18 9.1% 18–64 years 7.7% 65 and over 19.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.0% Public insurance 36.3% No insurance 19.5% Uninsured under 19 21.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 603 96.5% Spanish 72 11.9% Other Indo-European 72 11.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 577 92.3% Born in same state 560 89.6% Born in different state 454 72.6% Foreign born 17 2.7% Naturalized citizen 48 7.7% Not a US citizen 30 62.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 72 11.5% Arab 31 5%
Ancestry Count % Italian 12 1.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.8% Internet access 57.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79718
What city is ZIP code 79718 in?
ZIP code 79718 is primarily assigned to Balmorhea, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79718 in?
ZIP code 79718 falls within Reeves County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79718 have an older population?
42% of residents in ZIP code 79718 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79718?
3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79718?
25% of residents in ZIP code 79718 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79718?
The median home value in ZIP code 79718 is $58,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 79718 in?
ZIP code 79718 observes the CST timezone.
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