79837 ZIP Code — Dell City, TX

Hudspeth County, Texas

ZIP code 79837 is located in Dell City, Texas, within Hudspeth County. It covers approximately 1,087.49 square miles and serves a population of 201 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 915.

About ZIP code 79837

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $24,700. Renters make up the majority at 69%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (23%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 58% of households.

201

population

1,087.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

79837 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79837

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79837. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dell City	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	201
Population density	201 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	229

Geography
Land area	1,087.49 sq mi
Water area	5.14 sq mi
Latitude	31.8705
Longitude	-105.4756
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	915

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.4%	66.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	6.9%	27.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	6.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

201

Population

201

People per sq mi

32.6

Median age

Median household income

$37,657

Per capita income

$24,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

30.8%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

139

Housing units

44.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	19	9.5%
18 and over	182	90.5%
65 and over	38	18.9%
Median age	32.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.8%

Hispanic or Latino 27.2%

Two or more races 27.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	121	43.8%
Hispanic or Latino	75	27.2%
Two or more races	75	27.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.4%	66.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	6.9%	27.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	6.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 19.6%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 34.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	19.6%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$100k–$150k	34.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 78.8%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$24,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	30.8%
Renter occupied	69.2%
Vacant	49.8%
Single-family detached	54.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	46.0%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	25.4%
1970–1979	21.6%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	45.1%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	39.3%
2 vehicles	56.1%
3 or more	2.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.3%
Electricity	17.8%
Propane / LP gas	43.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	71	66.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	19	17.8%
Households with children under 18	24	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	27	25.2%
Average household size	1.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	90.1%	79.1%
Separated	9.9%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.6%
Divorced	0.0%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 13.7%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 44.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	44.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	19	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 51.6%

Education & healthcare 35.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Construction 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	80.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	97.6%
Government	2.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.5%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.9%
Retirement income	15.0%
Supplemental Security	13.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	46.7%
High cholesterol	42.1%
Diabetes	22.6%
Heart disease	12.0%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	5.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	41.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	34.6%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	20.0%
No health insurance	39.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	38.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	26.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.7%
Public insurance	27.4%
No insurance	26.4%
Uninsured under 19	63.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	201	100.0%
Spanish	117	58.2%
Other Indo-European	117	58.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	180	89.6%
Born in same state	180	89.6%
Born in different state	125	62.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	21	10.4%
Not a US citizen	7	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	48	23.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.2%
Internet access	86.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79837

What city is ZIP code 79837 in?

ZIP code 79837 is primarily assigned to Dell City, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79837 in?

ZIP code 79837 falls within Hudspeth County, Texas.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 79837?

Approximately 58% of households in ZIP code 79837 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 79837 mostly rentals?

69% of occupied units in ZIP code 79837 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79837?

The median home value in ZIP code 79837 is $24,700.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 79837?

Health data for ZIP code 79837 shows elevated rates of diabetes (23%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 79837 in?

ZIP code 79837 observes the MST timezone.