79845 ZIP Code — Presidio, TX

Presidio County, Texas

ZIP code 79845 is located in Presidio, Texas, within Presidio County. It covers approximately 177.97 square miles and serves a population of 3,354 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.

About ZIP code 79845

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $19,650. Poverty affects 50% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 51% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (27%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 44% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 54% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 79845 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,354

population

177.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79845 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79845

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79845. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Presidio	Acceptable

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	3,354
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	377

Geography
Land area	177.97 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	29.6372
Longitude	-104.2022
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	432

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	91.2%	76.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	7.6%	14.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	1.1%	8.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,354

Population

People per sq mi

24.5

Median age

$19,650

Median household income

$12,091

Per capita income

$81,100

Median home value

$391

Median monthly rent

72.0%

Home ownership

50.2%

Poverty rate

30.0%

Unemployment

1,243

Housing units

10.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

190

Under 5

210

196

5–9

218

109

10–14

120

110

15–19

123

201

20–24

223

148

25–34

164

228

35–44

252

45–54

55–59

60–64

104

65–74

115

129

75–84

142

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,276	38.0%
18 and over	2,078	62.0%
65 and over	545	16.2%
Median age	24.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 35.6%

Two or more races 33.6%

White 28.9%

Other race 2%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	1,851	35.6%
Two or more races	1,749	33.6%
White	1,503	28.9%
Other race	102	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	91.2%	76.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	7.6%	14.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	1.1%	8.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 25.0%

$10k–$15k 17.4%

$15k–$25k 20.8%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 7.8%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	25.0%
$10k–$15k	17.4%
$15k–$25k	20.8%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	7.8%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
Median income	$19,650

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.6%

$50k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,100
Median rent / month	$391
Owner occupied	72.0%
Renter occupied	28.0%
Vacant	42.7%
Single-family detached	70.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	5.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	26.5%
1980–1989	23.0%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	18.0%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	25.9%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	27.8%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.1%
1 vehicle	40.9%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	11.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	86.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Fuel oil	6.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	391	46.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	304	35.8%
Female householder, no spouse	154	18.1%
Households with children under 18	235	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	374	44.1%
Average household size	3.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	38.1%
Married	61.9%	53.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.9%	5.5%
Divorced	0.0%	2.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 46.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 11.4%

Some college, no degree 6.2%

Associate's degree 15.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	43.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	55	5.6%
Elementary school	588	60.1%
High school	233	23.8%
College / grad school	102	10.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 31.2%

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Agriculture & mining 22.6%

Finance & real estate 19.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.3%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	25.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	26.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	10.7

Poverty

All people 50.2%

Under 18 years 67.6%

18 and over 39.5%

Married-couple families 43.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	20.3%
Cash public assistance	12.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	51.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.7%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	27.3%
Heart disease	12.1%
Stroke	6.4%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	6.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	51.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	45.4%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	23.7%
No health insurance	56.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	28.5%
Cholesterol screening	84.2%
Teeth loss	32.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	15.4%
Public insurance	43.3%
No insurance	43.9%
Uninsured under 19	36.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,954	88.1%
Spanish	1,593	53.9%
Other Indo-European	1,593	53.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,834	54.7%
Born in same state	1,731	51.6%
Born in different state	1,466	43.7%
Foreign born	103	3.1%
Naturalized citizen	1,520	45.3%
Not a US citizen	567	37.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.3%
Internet access	70.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79845

What city is ZIP code 79845 in?

ZIP code 79845 is primarily assigned to Presidio, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79845 in?

ZIP code 79845 falls within Presidio County, Texas.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 79845?

Approximately 54% of households in ZIP code 79845 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79845?

50% of residents in ZIP code 79845 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 79845 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 79845 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79845?

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

What timezone is ZIP code 79845 in?

ZIP code 79845 observes the CST timezone.