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Brewster County
Terlingua, TX
79852
79852 ZIP Code — Terlingua, TX
Brewster County, Texas
ZIP code 79852 is located in
Terlingua ,
Texas ,
within Brewster County .
It covers approximately 453.41 square miles and serves a population of
531 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 432 .
About ZIP code 79852
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $43,112. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 9 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 27% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 79852 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
531
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
043
Geography
Land area
453.41 sq mi
Water area
0.32 sq mi
Latitude
29.3315
Longitude
-103.5922
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
432
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
81.2%
55.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
14.2%
25.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
4.6%
14.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$43,112
Median household income
$121,400
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 90 16.9% 18 and over 441 83.1% 65 and over 212 39.9% Median age 61.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 385 57.3% Two or more races 146 21.7% Hispanic or Latino 141 21%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
81.2%
55.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
14.2%
25.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
4.6%
14.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.7%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.3% $10k–$15k 9.1% $15k–$25k 14.6% $25k–$35k 9.1% $35k–$50k 31.5% $50k–$75k 9.4% $75k–$100k 16.5% $150k–$200k 3.5% Median income $43,112
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $121,400 Median rent / month $779 Owner occupied 69.3% Renter occupied 30.7% Vacant 34.9% Single-family detached 65.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 19.7% Median rooms 3.9 Avg household size (owned) 1.95
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 7.9% 2010–2019 7.2% 2000–2009 19.0% 1990–1999 20.3% 1980–1989 9.2% 1970–1979 24.1% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 6.4% 1940–1949 2.8% 1939 or earlier 3.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 10.3% 1 bedroom 36.4% 2 bedrooms 24.6% 3 bedrooms 27.4% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 1.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 53.5% 2 vehicles 24.0% 3 or more 22.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.7% Electricity 44.1% Propane / LP gas 45.3% Wood 3.1% No fuel used 2.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 81 31.9% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 47 18.5% Female householder, no spouse 126 49.6% Households with children under 18 65 25.6% Households with seniors (65+) 109 42.9% Average household size 2.09
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 6.8% 18.3% Married 77.6% 45.1% Separated 0.0% 2.3% Widowed 2.1% 19.2% Divorced 13.5% 15.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.2%
Some college, no degree
30.4%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.4% Bachelor's or higher 22.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 81 90.0% High school 9 10.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
23.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.0%
Finance & real estate
15.7%
Education & healthcare
11.7%
Professional & management
6.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 10.3% Service 29.1% Sales & office 36.3% Natural resources & construction 0.9% Production & transportation 23.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.8% Government 6.7% Self-employed 13.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 43.7% Carpool 36.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 11.3% Work from home 3.6% Other means 4.5% Avg commute (minutes) 8.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.0% Retirement income 14.6% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 7.5% Food stamps / SNAP 18.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.6% High blood pressure 36.7% High cholesterol 38.1% Diabetes 12.3% Heart disease 7.3% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 8.6% Arthritis 25.3% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.0% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.8% Binge drinking 17.8% No physical activity 22.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.2% Depression 20.6% Fair or poor health 15.7% Poor mental health 13.4% Poor physical health 11.0% No health insurance 21.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.0% Visited dentist 61.1% Cholesterol screening 91.9% Teeth loss 11.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 26 5.9%
Disability % Any disability 10.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 8.3% 65 and over 16.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.9% Public insurance 44.6% No insurance 25.6% Uninsured under 19 33.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 531 100.0% Spanish 141 26.6% Other Indo-European 141 26.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 419 78.9% Born in same state 403 75.9% Born in different state 230 43.3% Foreign born 16 3.0% Naturalized citizen 112 21.1% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 170 32% French 62 11.7%
Ancestry Count % Irish 19 3.6% Arab 17 3.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.8% Internet access 98.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79852
What city is ZIP code 79852 in?
ZIP code 79852 is primarily assigned to Terlingua, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79852 in?
ZIP code 79852 falls within Brewster County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79852 have an older population?
40% of residents in ZIP code 79852 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 79852?
Approximately 27% of households in ZIP code 79852 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Does ZIP code 79852 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 79852 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79852?
The median home value in ZIP code 79852 is $121,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 79852 in?
ZIP code 79852 observes the CST timezone.
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