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Hudspeth County
Sierra Blanca, TX
79851
79851 ZIP Code — Sierra Blanca, TX
Hudspeth County, Texas
ZIP code 79851 is located in
Sierra Blanca ,
Texas ,
within Hudspeth County .
It covers approximately 440.31 square miles and serves a population of
1,376 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 915 .
About ZIP code 79851
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $56,563. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 64% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 35%.
Overall, ZIP code 79851 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,376
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
229
Geography
Land area
440.31 sq mi
Water area
0.06 sq mi
Latitude
31.1385
Longitude
-105.2825
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
915
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.1%
66.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
40.4%
27.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
5.6%
6.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.0%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$56,563
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 164 11.9% 18 and over 1,212 88.1% 65 and over 104 7.6% Median age 31.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.8%
Group Count % Hispanic or Latino 1,095 44.3% Two or more races 692 28% Other race 413 16.7% White 217 8.8% Asian 34 1.4% Black or African American 20 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.1%
66.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
40.4%
27.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
5.6%
6.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.0%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.8% $10k–$15k 1.2% $15k–$25k 11.0% $25k–$35k 1.2% $35k–$50k 4.9% $50k–$75k 34.4% $75k–$100k 7.4% $100k–$150k 22.7% $150k–$200k 0.6% $200k+ 6.7% Median income $56,563
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $854 Owner occupied 70.6% Renter occupied 29.4% Vacant 16.0% Single-family detached 70.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 23.7% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.20
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 23.7% 1990–1999 3.6% 1980–1989 22.7% 1970–1979 11.3% 1960–1969 7.2% 1950–1959 28.4% 1940–1949 1.5% 1939 or earlier 1.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.6% 1 bedroom 1.5% 2 bedrooms 34.0% 3 bedrooms 35.1% 4 bedrooms 20.1% 5+ bedrooms 4.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.7% 1 vehicle 23.9% 2 vehicles 46.0% 3 or more 18.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 11.7% Electricity 30.1% Propane / LP gas 56.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 72 44.2% Cohabiting couple 42 25.8% Male householder, no spouse 20 12.3% Female householder, no spouse 29 17.8% Households with children under 18 51 31.3% Households with seniors (65+) 81 49.7% Average household size 2.94
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 54.2% 39.2% Married 32.7% 31.3% Separated 5.9% 11.7% Widowed 0.0% 8.2% Divorced 7.3% 9.5%
Education
Less than 9th grade
29.0%
Some HS, no diploma
26.8%
Some college, no degree
15.2%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 44.2% Bachelor's or higher 7.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 5.4% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 38 40.9% High school 40 43.0% College / grad school 10 10.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
19.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.0%
Finance & real estate
11.5%
Education & healthcare
9.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Professional & management
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.8% Service 27.1% Sales & office 44.8% Natural resources & construction 9.4% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 60.4% Government 39.1% Self-employed 0.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 55.2% Carpool 34.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 9.4% Work from home 1.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 12.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.7% Retirement income 17.8% Supplemental Security 7.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 22.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.8% High blood pressure 38.7% High cholesterol 36.6% Diabetes 17.6% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 24.6% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 9.3% Cancer 5.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.5% Binge drinking 17.0% No physical activity 39.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.1% Depression 22.1% Fair or poor health 31.1% Poor mental health 17.3% Poor physical health 16.9% No health insurance 47.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.3% Visited dentist 36.1% Cholesterol screening 84.2% Teeth loss 24.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 51 4.2%
Disability % Any disability 35.1% Under 18 56.1% 18–64 years 21.3% 65 and over 30.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.3% Public insurance 54.5% No insurance 8.9% Uninsured under 19 17.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,302 94.6% Spanish 829 63.7% Other Indo-European 801 61.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 18 1.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 558 40.6% Born in same state 531 38.6% Born in different state 329 23.9% Foreign born 27 2.0% Naturalized citizen 818 59.4% Not a US citizen 21 2.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 53 3.9% French 37 2.7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 36 2.6% English 3 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 11.8% Internet access 90.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79851
What city is ZIP code 79851 in?
ZIP code 79851 is primarily assigned to Sierra Blanca, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79851 in?
ZIP code 79851 falls within Hudspeth County, Texas.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 79851?
Approximately 64% of households in ZIP code 79851 speak Spanish as a primary language.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79851?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 79851 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 79851 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79851?
17% of residents in ZIP code 79851 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 79851 in?
ZIP code 79851 observes the MST timezone.
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