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Ward County
Barstow, TX
79719
79719 ZIP Code — Barstow, TX
Ward County, Texas
ZIP code 79719 is located in
Barstow ,
Texas ,
within Ward County .
It covers approximately 19.25 square miles and serves a population of
345 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 432 .
About ZIP code 79719
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 $59,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $29,408. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 79719 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
345
Population density
18 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
475
Geography
Land area
19.25 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
31.4485
Longitude
-103.2881
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
432
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.1%
41.6%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
27.3%
35.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
7.6%
19.8%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.2%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$29,408
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 107 31.0% 18 and over 238 69.0% 65 and over 48 13.9% Median age 29.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 299 76.5% Hispanic or Latino 46 11.8% Other race 42 10.7% Two or more races 4 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.1%
41.6%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
27.3%
35.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
7.6%
19.8%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.2%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.1% $10k–$15k 8.5% $15k–$25k 20.2% $25k–$35k 17.1% $35k–$50k 4.7% $50k–$75k 19.4% $75k–$100k 3.9% $100k–$150k 7.0% $150k–$200k 9.3% Median income $29,408
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $59,800 Median rent / month $858 Owner occupied 78.3% Renter occupied 21.7% Vacant 28.3% Single-family detached 84.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.6% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 3.01
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.7% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 1.1% 1980–1989 8.3% 1970–1979 22.2% 1960–1969 18.3% 1950–1959 24.4% 1940–1949 10.0% 1939 or earlier 8.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 6.1% 1 bedroom 2.8% 2 bedrooms 45.0% 3 bedrooms 39.4% 4 bedrooms 6.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.3% 1 vehicle 51.9% 2 vehicles 26.4% 3 or more 19.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 31.8% Electricity 53.5% Propane / LP gas 6.2% Fuel oil 8.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 68 52.7% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 46 35.7% Female householder, no spouse 15 11.6% Households with children under 18 38 29.5% Households with seniors (65+) 40 31.0% Average household size 2.67
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.1% 12.5% Married 57.5% 71.1% Separated 0.0% 0.8% Widowed 5.5% 10.9% Divorced 3.9% 4.7%
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.4%
Some HS, no diploma
11.3%
Some college, no degree
25.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 75.3% Bachelor's or higher 1.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 45 72.6% High school 17 27.4% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
13.6%
Agriculture & mining
12.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Professional & management
4.8%
Public administration
4.8%
Education & healthcare
4.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 16.0% Service 16.8% Sales & office 43.2% Natural resources & construction 12.8% Production & transportation 11.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.6% Government 12.8% Self-employed 1.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.8% Carpool 8.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 2.4% Avg commute (minutes) 24.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
22.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.6% Retirement income 1.6% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 9.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.5% High blood pressure 39.7% High cholesterol 39.9% Diabetes 17.9% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 8.0% Arthritis 25.8% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 6.6% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.8% Binge drinking 14.8% No physical activity 33.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.1% Depression 18.0% Fair or poor health 23.3% Poor mental health 13.2% Poor physical health 13.3% No health insurance 39.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.8% Visited dentist 50.7% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 14.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 13 5.5%
Disability % Any disability 13.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 16.3% 65 and over 35.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.9% Public insurance 18.6% No insurance 28.1% Uninsured under 19 29.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 300 87.0% Spanish 30 10.0% Other Indo-European 30 10.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 309 89.6% Born in same state 309 89.6% Born in different state 306 88.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 36 10.4% Not a US citizen 9 25.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 11 3.2% Italian 4 1.2%
Ancestry Count % French 3 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.4% Internet access 75.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79719
What city is ZIP code 79719 in?
ZIP code 79719 is primarily assigned to Barstow, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79719 in?
ZIP code 79719 falls within Ward County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79719 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 79719 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79719?
29% of residents in ZIP code 79719 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79719?
The median home value in ZIP code 79719 is $59,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79719?
The median household income in ZIP code 79719 is $29,408, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79719 in?
ZIP code 79719 observes the CST timezone.
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