Hudspeth County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
3,287
population (2021)
-5.4%
pop change since 2010
48229
FIPS code
Hudspeth County ZIP code map
About Hudspeth County
Hudspeth County is located in Texas and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 3,287 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5.4% from 3,476 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Hudspeth County is 48229.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 3,287 |
| 2010 population | 3,476 |
| Change | -5.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48229 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Hudspeth County
ZIP codes for Hudspeth County, TX (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79837 | Dell City | Hudspeth | View map |
| 79839 | Fort Hancock | Hudspeth | View map |
| 79847 | Salt Flat | Hudspeth | View map |
| 79851 | Sierra Blanca | Hudspeth | View map |
Demographics & statistics
1,443
Population
28.5
Median age
$32,241
Median household income
$15,415
Per capita income
$28,550
Median home value
$249
Median monthly rent
76.3%
Home ownership
23.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
466
Housing units
5.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
30
Under 5
21
49
5–9
35
35
10–14
25
101
15–19
71
151
20–24
106
98
25–34
69
103
35–44
73
107
45–54
76
6
55–59
5
59
60–64
42
47
65–74
33
42
75–84
30
17
85+
12
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 306 | 11.2% |
| 18 and over | 1,137 | 88.8% |
| 65 and over | 181 | 24.8% |
| Median age | 28.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
34.4%
White
31%
Two or more races
31%
Other race
3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 756 | 34.4% |
| White | 682 | 31% |
| Two or more races | 682 | 31% |
| Other race | 76 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
13.5%
$10k–$15k
7.5%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
16.4%
$35k–$50k
28.0%
$50k–$75k
28.7%
$100k–$150k
0.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 13.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 16.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 28.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 28.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 0.7% |
| Median income | $32,241 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
32.2%
$50k–$100k
47.2%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
16.2%
$200k–$300k
1.0%
$300k–$500k
1.2%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $28,550 |
| Median rent / month | $249 |
| Owner occupied | 76.3% |
| Renter occupied | 23.8% |
| Vacant | 30.0% |
| Single-family detached | 67.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 32.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.93 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 28.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 55.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.0% |
| 3 or more | 13.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15.2% |
| Electricity | 26.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 43.7% |
| Solar | 15.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 239 | 56.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 64 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 183 | 25.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 228 | 25.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 134 | 37.8% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.7% | 22.4% |
| Married | 64.9% | 62.3% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
19.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
38.0%
Some college, no degree
27.2%
Associate's degree
3.4%
Bachelor's degree
3.7%
Graduate / professional
1.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 74.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 5.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4 | 0.5% |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 2.4% |
| Elementary school | 145 | 17.5% |
| High school | 194 | 23.5% |
| College / grad school | 51 | 6.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
50.0%
Transportation & utilities
15.9%
Education & healthcare
9.9%
Public administration
7.8%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Agriculture & mining
4.6%
Other services
3.8%
Retail trade
1.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 3.6% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 53.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.9% |
| Production & transportation | 9.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.6% |
| Government | 11.4% |
| Self-employed | 8.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 36.8% |
| Carpool | 2.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 9.9 |
Poverty
All people
23.1%
Under 18 years
21.4%
18 and over
21.8%
Married-couple families
13.5%
Female-led households
21.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.3% |
| Retirement income | 20.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 27.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.5% |
| High cholesterol | 41.0% |
| Heart disease | 10.7% |
| Stroke | 5.1% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 29.6% |
| Kidney disease | 4.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.1% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.1% |
| No physical activity | 41.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 33.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 18.7% |
| No health insurance | 43.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.0% |
| Visited dentist | 38.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 24.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 44 | 20.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 42.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 47.2% |
| 65 and over | 54.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 28.1% |
| Public insurance | 57.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 21.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,392 | 98.2% |
| Spanish | 405 | 18.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 405 | 18.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,071 | 84.6% |
| Born in same state | 1,020 | 81.5% |
| Born in different state | 786 | 42.1% |
| Foreign born | 51 | 3.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 372 | 15.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 88 | 11.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 102 | 7.1% |
| Italian | 26 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 15 | 1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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