79847 ZIP Code — Salt Flat, TX
Hudspeth County, Texas
ZIP code 79847 is located in Salt Flat, Texas, within Hudspeth County. It covers approximately 831.48 square miles and serves a population of 78 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 915.
78
population
831.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
79847 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79847
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Salt Flat | Acceptable |
| Salt Flat | Preferred |
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 78 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 229 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 831.48 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.7559 |
| Longitude | -104.7633 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| 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 | 71.4% | 66.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 27.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.6% | 6.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
78
Population
59.8
Median age
$38,864
Median household income
$26,449
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
85.0%
Home ownership
12.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
62
Housing units
7.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
22
45–54
14
2
55–59
2
5
60–64
3
10
65–74
6
9
75–84
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 78 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 30 | 38.5% |
| Median age | 59.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.2%
Hispanic or Latino
17.9%
Two or more races
17.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 64.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 17.9% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 17.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 71.4% | 66.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 27.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.6% | 6.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
17.5%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
45.0%
$50k–$75k
30.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 17.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 45.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 30.0% |
| Median income | $38,864 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
23.5%
$50k–$100k
44.1%
$150k–$200k
32.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% |
| Vacant | 41.2% |
| Single-family detached | 80.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 19.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.12 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 26.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 32.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 30.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 65.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.5% |
| 3 or more | 7.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 42.5% |
| Solar | 30.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 26 | 65.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 10 | 25.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4 | 10.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 20 | 50.0% |
| Average household size | 1.95 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 13.3% |
| Married | 85.4% | 86.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
38.5%
Some college, no degree
48.7%
Associate's degree
3.8%
Bachelor's degree
5.1%
Graduate / professional
2.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 7.7% |
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
Professional & management
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 100.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 100.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
12.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
12.8%
Married-couple families
7.7%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 52.5% |
| Retirement income | 35.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.5% |
| High blood pressure | 50.2% |
| High cholesterol | 45.8% |
| Diabetes | 22.2% |
| Heart disease | 13.5% |
| Stroke | 6.3% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 36.1% |
| Kidney disease | 5.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 14.9% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 27.3% |
| Binge drinking | 13.2% |
| No physical activity | 40.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 33.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 20.5% |
| No health insurance | 35.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 39.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 27.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 31 | 39.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 55.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 60.4% |
| 65 and over | 46.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 34.6% |
| Public insurance | 69.2% |
| No insurance | 15.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 78 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 5 | 6.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 5 | 6.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 75 | 96.2% |
| Born in same state | 73 | 93.6% |
| Born in different state | 22 | 28.2% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3 | 3.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6 | 7.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 51.3% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79847
What city is ZIP code 79847 in?
ZIP code 79847 is primarily assigned to Salt Flat, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79847 in?
ZIP code 79847 falls within Hudspeth County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79847 have a large veteran population?
40% of civilians in ZIP code 79847 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 79847 have an older population?
39% of residents in ZIP code 79847 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 79847 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 79847 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79847?
8% 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 79847 in?
ZIP code 79847 observes the MST timezone.