79783 ZIP Code — Tarzan, TX
Martin County, Texas
ZIP code 79783 is located in Tarzan, Texas, within Martin County. It covers approximately 153.94 square miles and serves a population of 90 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.
90
population
153.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79783 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79783
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79783. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tarzan | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 90 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 317 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 153.94 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.3758 |
| Longitude | -102.0346 |
| 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 | 13.8% | 34.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.8% | 34.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 58.8% | 24.4% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
90
Population
1
People per sq mi
34.7
Median age
$158,500
Median household income
$56,000
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
75.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
37
Housing units
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
5
5
5–9
5
6
20–24
5
10
25–34
9
18
45–54
17
2
55–59
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21 | 23.3% |
| 18 and over | 69 | 76.7% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 34.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 13.8% | 34.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.8% | 34.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 58.8% | 24.4% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
$100k–$150k
25.0%
$150k–$200k
75.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $100k–$150k | 25.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 75.0% |
| Median income | $158,500 |
Housing
Home values
$200k–$300k
16.7%
$500k–$1M
83.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% |
| Vacant | 28.9% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.08 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 44.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 17.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 53.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.0% |
| 3 or more | 75.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.5% |
| Electricity | 12.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 25.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12 | 37.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 20 | 62.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8 | 25.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 2.81 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 67.4% | 47.8% |
| Married | 32.6% | 52.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.8%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
19.0%
Some college, no degree
34.5%
Associate's degree
19.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
13.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 10 | 100.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
47.7%
Agriculture & mining
23.1%
Retail trade
16.9%
Education & healthcare
12.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 66.2% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 33.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.6% |
| Government | 12.3% |
| Self-employed | 23.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| High blood pressure | 34.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 23.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 26.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 28.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.1% |
| Visited dentist | 51.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.9% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 21.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 79 | 87.8% |
| Spanish | 8 | 10.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 8 | 10.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 82 | 91.1% |
| Born in same state | 82 | 91.1% |
| Born in different state | 82 | 91.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8 | 8.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 8 | 100.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.6% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79783
What city is ZIP code 79783 in?
ZIP code 79783 is primarily assigned to Tarzan, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79783 in?
ZIP code 79783 falls within Martin County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79783?
14% 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 median household income in ZIP code 79783?
The median household income in ZIP code 79783 is $158,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 79783?
ZIP code 79783 has an estimated population of 90 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 79783 in?
ZIP code 79783 observes the CST timezone.