79743 ZIP Code — Imperial, TX

Pecos County, Texas

ZIP code 79743 is located in Imperial, Texas, within Pecos County. It covers approximately 93.19 square miles and serves a population of 267 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.

About ZIP code 79743

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 $85,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $105,385. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

267

population

93.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79743 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79743

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79743. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Imperial	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	267
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	371

Geography
Land area	93.19 sq mi
Water area	0.89 sq mi
Latitude	31.1276
Longitude	-102.7113
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	432

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.7%	47.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	31.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	35.0%	16.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

267

Population

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$105,385

Median household income

$45,332

Per capita income

$85,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

70.4%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

117

Housing units

30.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	61	22.8%
18 and over	206	77.2%
65 and over	52	19.5%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.9%

Hispanic or Latino 16.6%

Other race 16.6%

Group	Count	%
White	214	66.9%
Hispanic or Latino	53	16.6%
Other race	53	16.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.7%	47.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	31.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	35.0%	16.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.3%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 2.0%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$200k+ 33.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	2.0%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$200k+	33.7%
Median income	$105,385

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.1%

$50k–$100k 40.6%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$500k–$1M 17.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	70.4%
Renter occupied	29.6%
Vacant	32.9%
Single-family detached	83.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	18.5%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	42.5%
1940–1949	13.7%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.2%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	6.2%
3 bedrooms	65.1%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.2%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	48.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.8%
Electricity	42.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Wood	12.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	78	79.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	20	20.4%
Households with children under 18	29	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	33	33.7%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.2%	2.8%
Married	77.8%	71.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.1%
Divorced	0.0%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.7%

Graduate / professional 12.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	30.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	11	20.4%
Elementary school	21	38.9%
High school	10	18.5%
College / grad school	12	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 34.1%

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Transportation & utilities 14.5%

Public administration 11.6%

Professional & management 8.7%

Retail trade 3.6%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.3%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	1.4%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.4%
Government	27.5%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.4

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	30.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.3%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	23.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.9%
Public insurance	21.0%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	238	89.1%
Spanish	2	0.8%
Other Indo-European	2	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	261	97.8%
Born in same state	261	97.8%
Born in different state	252	94.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	2.2%
Not a US citizen	4	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	31	11.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	9	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79743

What city is ZIP code 79743 in?

ZIP code 79743 is primarily assigned to Imperial, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79743 in?

ZIP code 79743 falls within Pecos County, Texas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79743?

The median home value in ZIP code 79743 is $85,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79743?

The median household income in ZIP code 79743 is $105,385, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 79743?

ZIP code 79743 has an estimated population of 267 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79743 in?

ZIP code 79743 observes the CST timezone.