79754 ZIP Code — Mentone, TX
Loving County, Texas
ZIP code 79754 is located in Mentone, Texas, within Loving County. It covers approximately 447.45 square miles and serves a population of 96 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 915.
96
population
447.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79754 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79754
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79754. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mentone | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 96 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 301 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 447.45 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.8255 |
| Longitude | -103.6554 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 915 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 77.4% | 77.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 3.2% | 3.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.7% | 17.7% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
96
Population
31.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$44,821
Per capita income
$218,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
30.0%
Home ownership
5.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
27
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
12
Under 5
11
3
5–9
2
3
20–24
2
8
25–34
8
7
60–64
6
8
65–74
7
2
75–84
1
8
85+
8
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 28 | 29.2% |
| 18 and over | 68 | 70.8% |
| 65 and over | 34 | 35.4% |
| Median age | 31.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.8%
Asian
5.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 94.8% |
| Asian | 5 | 5.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 77.4% | 77.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 3.2% | 3.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.7% | 17.7% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
$10k–$15k
12.5%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
47.5%
$100k–$150k
27.5%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 12.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 47.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.0% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
25.0%
$200k–$300k
66.7%
$500k–$1M
8.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $218,800 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 30.0% |
| Renter occupied | 70.0% |
| Vacant | 27.3% |
| Single-family detached | 60.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.1% |
| Mobile homes | 30.9% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 4.17 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 32.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 1.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.0% |
| 3 or more | 5.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.0% |
| Electricity | 60.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 35.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 21 | 52.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 14 | 35.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5 | 12.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8 | 20.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 32 | 80.0% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 12.8% | 0.0% |
| Married | 51.3% | 82.8% |
| Separated | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 17.2% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
15.9%
Some college, no degree
30.2%
Associate's degree
50.8%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
41.0%
Transportation & utilities
28.2%
Professional & management
12.8%
Retail trade
10.3%
Public administration
7.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.8% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 12.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 33.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 43.6% |
| Government | 35.9% |
| Self-employed | 20.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.4% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 5.1% |
| Work from home | 20.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
5.2%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
7.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 67.5% |
| Retirement income | 42.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 12.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 40.2% |
| High cholesterol | 40.2% |
| Diabetes | 13.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 27.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 25.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.2% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 13.3% |
| No health insurance | 25.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 54.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 15.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1 | 1.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 52.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 92.7% |
| Public insurance | 35.4% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 73 | 76.0% |
| Spanish | 5 | 6.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 5 | 6.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 91 | 94.8% |
| Born in same state | 91 | 94.8% |
| Born in different state | 41 | 42.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5 | 5.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 5 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 63 | 65.6% |
| Italian | 7 | 7.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6 | 6.3% |
| German | 3 | 3.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 87.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79754
What city is ZIP code 79754 in?
ZIP code 79754 is primarily assigned to Mentone, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79754 in?
ZIP code 79754 falls within Loving County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79754 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 79754 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 79754 mostly rentals?
70% of occupied units in ZIP code 79754 are renter-occupied.
Does ZIP code 79754 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 79754 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the population of ZIP code 79754?
ZIP code 79754 has an estimated population of 96 residents.
What timezone is ZIP code 79754 in?
ZIP code 79754 observes the CST timezone.