79782 ZIP Code — Stanton, TX
Martin County, Texas
ZIP code 79782 is located in Stanton, Texas, within Martin County. It covers approximately 377.08 square miles and serves a population of 3,972 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.
About ZIP code 79782
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $73,295.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
3,972
population
377.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79782 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79782
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79782. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Stanton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79705 Midland (8.4 mi)
79712 Midland (12.8 mi)
79701 Midland (13 mi)
79703 Midland (15.8 mi)
79783 Tarzan (16.5 mi)
79707 Midland (16.8 mi)
79749 Lenorah (19.6 mi)
79706 Midland (19.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,972 |
| Population density | 11 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 317 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 377.08 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.55 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.1482 |
| Longitude | -101.9518 |
| 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 | 36.6% | 34.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 34.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.5% | 24.4% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
3,972
Population
11
People per sq mi
34.4
Median age
$73,295
Median household income
$34,986
Per capita income
$123,400
Median home value
$1,022
Median monthly rent
64.4%
Home ownership
15.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
Unemployment
1,215
Housing units
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
138
Under 5
108
99
5–9
78
283
10–14
223
126
15–19
99
308
20–24
243
188
25–34
148
297
35–44
233
265
45–54
208
134
55–59
105
168
60–64
132
107
65–74
84
92
75–84
72
19
85+
15
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,139 | 28.7% |
| 18 and over | 2,833 | 71.3% |
| 65 and over | 389 | 9.8% |
| Median age | 34.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.1%
Hispanic or Latino
18.6%
Other race
11.4%
Two or more races
7.6%
Black or African American
1.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,979 | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 905 | 18.6% |
| Other race | 556 | 11.4% |
| Two or more races | 370 | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 1.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.6% | 34.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 34.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.5% | 24.4% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
3.8%
$35k–$50k
13.6%
$50k–$75k
22.3%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.0% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $73,295 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.3%
$50k–$100k
23.7%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k–$300k
19.1%
$300k–$500k
8.6%
$500k–$1M
8.2%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,022 |
| Owner occupied | 64.4% |
| Renter occupied | 35.6% |
| Vacant | 15.0% |
| Single-family detached | 67.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 18.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.21 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 24.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% |
| 3 or more | 37.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.7% |
| Electricity | 57.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,005 | 67.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 157 | 10.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 319 | 21.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 719 | 48.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 279 | 18.8% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.2% | 10.0% |
| Married | 65.1% | 67.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.0%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
38.6%
Some college, no degree
24.6%
Associate's degree
0.5%
Bachelor's degree
10.3%
Graduate / professional
9.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 61 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 491 | 51.0% |
| High school | 272 | 28.2% |
| College / grad school | 139 | 14.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.6%
Agriculture & mining
17.3%
Retail trade
11.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Other services
7.3%
Public administration
7.3%
Wholesale trade
7.2%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Construction
4.7%
Professional & management
4.4%
Information
3.6%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.0% |
| Service | 8.5% |
| Sales & office | 17.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.6% |
| Production & transportation | 28.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.9% |
| Government | 21.9% |
| Self-employed | 9.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.3% |
| Carpool | 11.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
Poverty
All people
15.3%
Under 18 years
26.6%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
7.6%
Female-led households
17.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.5% |
| Retirement income | 15.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 9.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| High blood pressure | 33.2% |
| High cholesterol | 35.0% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 27.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 32.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.4% |
| Visited dentist | 52.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 15.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 51 | 1.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 48.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.2% |
| Public insurance | 28.4% |
| No insurance | 12.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,726 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 406 | 10.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 406 | 10.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,590 | 90.4% |
| Born in same state | 3,590 | 90.4% |
| Born in different state | 3,118 | 78.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 382 | 9.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 107 | 28.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 321 | 8.1% |
| Arab | 231 | 5.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 107 | 2.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.3% |
| Internet access | 92.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79782
What city is ZIP code 79782 in?
ZIP code 79782 is primarily assigned to Stanton, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79782 in?
ZIP code 79782 falls within Martin County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79782?
15% of residents in ZIP code 79782 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79782?
The median home value in ZIP code 79782 is $123,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 79782?
ZIP code 79782 has an estimated population of 3,972 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79782?
The median household income in ZIP code 79782 is $73,295, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79782 in?
ZIP code 79782 observes the CST timezone.