79756 ZIP Code — Monahans, TX

Ward County, Texas

ZIP code 79756 is located in Monahans, Texas, within Ward County. It covers approximately 158.48 square miles and serves a population of 9,632 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.

About ZIP code 79756

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,101.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 79756 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

9,632

population

158.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79756 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79756

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79756. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monahans	Acceptable
Monahans	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	9,632
Population density	61 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	475

Geography
Land area	158.48 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	31.5064
Longitude	-102.9748
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	39.7%	41.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	35.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	19.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.2%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

9,632

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$72,101

Median household income

$31,798

Per capita income

$131,000

Median home value

$1,109

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

3,552

Housing units

11.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

350

Under 5

357

327

5–9

332

424

10–14

431

343

15–19

349

270

20–24

275

553

25–34

562

766

35–44

780

569

45–54

579

281

55–59

286

268

60–64

272

355

65–74

361

214

75–84

218

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,754	28.6%
18 and over	6,878	71.4%
65 and over	1,258	13.1%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.4%

Hispanic or Latino 14.4%

Other race 9.5%

Black or African American 6%

Two or more races 5.8%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	7,134	63.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,625	14.4%
Other race	1,069	9.5%
Black or African American	681	6%
Two or more races	652	5.8%
Asian	71	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.7%	41.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	35.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	19.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.2%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$72,101

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,000
Median rent / month	$1,109
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	17.1%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	12.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	23.6%
1950–1959	16.8%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.0%
Electricity	57.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Wood	0.3%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,925	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	181	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	786	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	671	18.8%
Households with children under 18	1,463	41.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	931	26.1%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.1%	25.3%
Married	53.5%	58.0%
Separated	0.2%	1.6%
Widowed	3.1%	7.0%
Divorced	12.1%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	162	7.0%
Kindergarten	52	2.2%
Elementary school	1,304	56.0%
High school	671	28.8%
College / grad school	140	6.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 16.4%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Transportation & utilities 12.5%

Retail trade 10.7%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Professional & management 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Public administration 6.3%

Construction 6.1%

Other services 4.6%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	14.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 20.8%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 33.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.4%
Retirement income	17.4%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	34.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	48.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	376	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.4%
Public insurance	27.9%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,925	92.7%
Spanish	872	9.8%
Other Indo-European	819	9.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	53	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,931	92.7%
Born in same state	8,854	91.9%
Born in different state	7,598	78.9%
Foreign born	77	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	701	7.3%
Not a US citizen	363	51.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	792	8.2%
Italian	365	3.8%
Arab	301	3.1%
Polish	39	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	0.2%
German	10	0.1%
Dutch	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79756

What city is ZIP code 79756 in?

ZIP code 79756 is primarily assigned to Monahans, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79756 in?

ZIP code 79756 falls within Ward County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79756?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79756?

The median home value in ZIP code 79756 is $131,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 79756?

ZIP code 79756 has an estimated population of 9,632 residents, with a density of 61 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79756?

The median household income in ZIP code 79756 is $72,101, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79756 in?

ZIP code 79756 observes the CST timezone.