79744 ZIP Code — Iraan, TX

Pecos County, Texas

ZIP code 79744 is located in Iraan, Texas, within Pecos County. It covers approximately 472.66 square miles and serves a population of 1,749 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.

About ZIP code 79744

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 $185,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

The gap between median ($54,063) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

1,749

population

472.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79744 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79744

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79744. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Iraan	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,749
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	371

Geography
Land area	472.66 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	30.9100
Longitude	-102.1030
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	33.9%	47.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	31.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	34.4%	16.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	4.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,749

Population

People per sq mi

27.6

Median age

$54,063

Median household income

$27,003

Per capita income

$185,100

Median home value

$1,179

Median monthly rent

61.2%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

446

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

109

5–9

112

10–14

15–19

20–24

119

25–34

135

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	654	37.4%
18 and over	1,095	62.6%
65 and over	194	11.1%
Median age	27.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.5%

Hispanic or Latino 22.1%

Other race 12.2%

Two or more races 9.9%

Asian 4.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,156	51.5%
Hispanic or Latino	497	22.1%
Other race	275	12.2%
Two or more races	222	9.9%
Asian	96	4.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.9%	47.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	31.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	34.4%	16.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	4.3%	7.8%

Under $10k 10.0%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 19.2%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.0%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	19.2%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	3.2%
$100k–$150k	6.2%
$150k–$200k	21.2%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$54,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 27.9%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 37.2%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,100
Median rent / month	$1,179
Owner occupied	61.2%
Renter occupied	38.8%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	78.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	27.4%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	11.1%
3 bedrooms	67.5%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.2%
2 vehicles	57.1%
3 or more	28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.5%
Electricity	52.0%
Propane / LP gas	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	294	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	19	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	138	24.6%
Female householder, no spouse	111	19.8%
Households with children under 18	248	44.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	169	30.1%
Average household size	3.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	24.3%
Married	55.0%	48.7%
Separated	5.2%	2.8%
Widowed	2.6%	10.1%
Divorced	4.2%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 17.4%

Some college, no degree 26.5%

Associate's degree 18.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	82	13.4%
Kindergarten	17	2.8%
Elementary school	275	45.0%
High school	154	25.2%
College / grad school	83	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.5%

Education & healthcare 15.7%

Other services 13.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.9%

Retail trade 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Construction 7.0%

Public administration 5.2%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	29.8%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.9%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 17.8%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	13.5%
Retirement income	10.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	21.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	32.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.3%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.1%
65 and over	25.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.3%
Public insurance	28.8%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	15.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,544	88.3%
Spanish	136	8.8%
Other Indo-European	70	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	66	4.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,468	83.9%
Born in same state	1,468	83.9%
Born in different state	1,241	71.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	281	16.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	165	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	28	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79744

What city is ZIP code 79744 in?

ZIP code 79744 is primarily assigned to Iraan, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79744 in?

ZIP code 79744 falls within Pecos County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79744 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 79744 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79744?

The median home value in ZIP code 79744 is $185,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 79744?

ZIP code 79744 has an estimated population of 1,749 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79744?

The median household income in ZIP code 79744 is $54,063, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79744 in?

ZIP code 79744 observes the CST timezone.