79854 ZIP Code — Valentine, TX
Presidio County, Texas
ZIP code 79854 is located in Valentine, Texas, within Presidio County. It covers approximately 632.81 square miles and serves a population of 133 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.
133
population
632.81
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79854 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79854
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| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Valentine | Preferred |
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 133 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 377 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 632.81 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.7494 |
| Longitude | -104.5408 |
| 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 | 89.6% | 76.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 7.5% | 14.0% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 3.0% | 8.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.5% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
133
Population
68.8
Median age
$30,806
Median household income
$32,726
Per capita income
$73,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
9.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
114
Housing units
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
25–34
8
3
35–44
4
36
65–74
41
16
75–84
18
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 133 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 111 | 83.5% |
| Median age | 68.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
38.4%
White
23.1%
Other race
22.7%
Two or more races
15.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 | 38.4% |
| White | 50 | 23.1% |
| Other race | 49 | 22.7% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 15.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 89.6% | 76.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 7.5% | 14.0% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 3.0% | 8.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.5% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
16.2%
$15k–$25k
20.3%
$25k–$35k
41.9%
$150k–$200k
21.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 16.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 20.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 41.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 21.6% |
| Median income | $30,806 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
20.3%
$50k–$100k
58.1%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$500k–$1M
13.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $73,200 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 35.1% |
| Single-family detached | 88.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 10.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 54.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 70.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% |
| 3 or more | 37.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 33.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 66.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 47 | 63.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 12 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 15 | 20.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 59 | 79.7% |
| Average household size | 1.80 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 31.0% |
| Married | 80.6% | 69.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 19.4% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
25.6%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
43.6%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
30.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 74.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.8% |
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
Agriculture & mining
46.0%
Transportation & utilities
30.0%
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 56.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 54.0% |
| Self-employed | 20.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 26.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 54.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 46.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
9.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.0% |
| Retirement income | 8.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| High blood pressure | 40.4% |
| High cholesterol | 40.1% |
| Diabetes | 15.8% |
| Heart disease | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 29.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 13.3% |
| No health insurance | 28.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 55.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 12 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 52.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 63.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 42.1% |
| Public insurance | 57.1% |
| No insurance | 9.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 133 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 133 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 133 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 121 | 91.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 55.6% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79854
What city is ZIP code 79854 in?
ZIP code 79854 is primarily assigned to Valentine, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79854 in?
ZIP code 79854 falls within Jeff Davis County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79854 have an older population?
84% of residents in ZIP code 79854 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 79854 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 79854 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79854?
The median home value in ZIP code 79854 is $73,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79854?
The median household income in ZIP code 79854 is $30,806, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79854 in?
ZIP code 79854 observes the CST timezone.