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Hudspeth County
Fort Hancock, TX
79839
79839 ZIP Code — Fort Hancock, TX
Hudspeth County, Texas
ZIP code 79839 is located in
Fort Hancock ,
Texas ,
within Hudspeth County .
It covers approximately 326.63 square miles and serves a population of
1,365 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 915 .
About ZIP code 79839
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 $57,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $31,863. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 50% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 40% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 30% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.
Overall, ZIP code 79839 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
1,365
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
229
Geography
Land area
326.63 sq mi
Water area
0.27 sq mi
Latitude
31.4425
Longitude
-105.6732
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
915
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
71.5%
66.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
26.9%
27.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
1.6%
6.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.0%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$31,863
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 306 22.4% 18 and over 1,059 77.6% 65 and over 151 11.1% Median age 26.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % Hispanic or Latino 739 35.1% Two or more races 665 31.6% White 621 29.5% Other race 76 3.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
71.5%
66.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
26.9%
27.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
1.6%
6.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.0%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.4% $10k–$15k 15.0% $15k–$25k 3.1% $25k–$35k 32.7% $35k–$50k 11.0% $50k–$75k 27.4% $100k–$150k 1.3% Median income $31,863
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $57,100 Median rent / month $497 Owner occupied 67.5% Renter occupied 32.5% Vacant 18.8% Single-family detached 53.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 46.3% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 3.74
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.5% 2000–2009 16.6% 1990–1999 17.7% 1980–1989 24.2% 1970–1979 5.3% 1960–1969 23.5% 1950–1959 7.3% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.6% 1 bedroom 12.2% 2 bedrooms 10.6% 3 bedrooms 59.2% 4 bedrooms 15.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.7% 1 vehicle 46.2% 2 vehicles 22.4% 3 or more 19.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.9% Electricity 52.2% Propane / LP gas 44.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 213 47.8% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 54 12.1% Female householder, no spouse 179 40.1% Households with children under 18 228 51.1% Households with seniors (65+) 114 25.6% Average household size 3.06
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 53.4% 31.4% Married 44.3% 37.8% Separated 0.3% 9.2% Widowed 0.0% 21.6% Divorced 2.0% 0.0%
Education
Less than 9th grade
37.5%
Some HS, no diploma
13.0%
Some college, no degree
5.7%
Graduate / professional
1.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 49.5% Bachelor's or higher 3.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 1.0% Kindergarten 20 4.8% Elementary school 145 35.0% High school 194 46.9% College / grad school 51 12.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
31.7%
Education & healthcare
19.7%
Public administration
15.6%
Agriculture & mining
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 7.1% Service 30.8% Sales & office 7.8% Natural resources & construction 35.8% Production & transportation 18.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 57.1% Government 22.7% Self-employed 16.8% Unpaid family workers 3.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.6% Carpool 5.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.4% Work from home 18.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
19.2%
Female-led households
42.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.1% Retirement income 6.7% Supplemental Security 10.3% Cash public assistance 2.2% Food stamps / SNAP 50.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 43.1% High blood pressure 36.7% High cholesterol 36.1% Diabetes 19.3% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 23.0% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 7.2% Cancer 4.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.9% Binge drinking 14.9% No physical activity 42.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.9% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 32.6% Poor mental health 17.2% Poor physical health 16.8% No health insurance 52.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.4% Visited dentist 36.9% Cholesterol screening 84.6% Teeth loss 21.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 13 1.2%
Disability % Any disability 29.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 33.9% 65 and over 61.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 21.5% Public insurance 45.6% No insurance 39.8% Uninsured under 19 43.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,314 96.3% Spanish 400 30.4% Other Indo-European 400 30.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 996 73.0% Born in same state 947 69.4% Born in different state 764 56.0% Foreign born 49 3.6% Naturalized citizen 369 27.0% Not a US citizen 88 23.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 102 7.5% Italian 26 1.9%
Ancestry Count % French 9 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.7% Internet access 87.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79839
What city is ZIP code 79839 in?
ZIP code 79839 is primarily assigned to Fort Hancock, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79839 in?
ZIP code 79839 falls within Hudspeth County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79839?
33% of residents in ZIP code 79839 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79839?
4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 79839?
Approximately 30% of households in ZIP code 79839 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Does ZIP code 79839 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 79839 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 79839 in?
ZIP code 79839 observes the MST timezone.
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