79855 ZIP Code — Van Horn, TX

Culberson County, Texas

ZIP code 79855 is located in Van Horn, Texas, within Culberson County. It covers approximately 457.23 square miles and serves a population of 2,160 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 915.

About ZIP code 79855

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $82,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $35,326. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (20%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 79855 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,160

population

457.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79855 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79855

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City	Status
Van Horn	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,160
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	457.23 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	31.1409
Longitude	-104.4911
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	915

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.4%	59.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	33.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	7.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,160

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$35,326

Median household income

$29,385

Per capita income

$82,600

Median home value

$918

Median monthly rent

75.4%

Home ownership

22.4%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

723

Housing units

10.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

134

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

176

25–34

109

130

35–44

346

45–54

215

55–59

60–64

177

65–74

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	332	15.4%
18 and over	1,828	84.6%
65 and over	452	20.9%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 32.1%

White 30.3%

Two or more races 25.2%

Other race 7.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	1,020	32.1%
White	965	30.3%
Two or more races	802	25.2%
Other race	235	7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	132	4.2%
Asian	22	0.7%
Black or African American	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.4%	59.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	33.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	7.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 10.8%

$15k–$25k 18.3%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	10.8%
$15k–$25k	18.3%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
Median income	$35,326

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.0%

$50k–$100k 50.9%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 2.4%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,600
Median rent / month	$918
Owner occupied	75.4%
Renter occupied	24.6%
Vacant	29.4%
Single-family detached	69.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	23.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	25.7%
1960–1969	26.2%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	11.2%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	45.4%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.8%
1 vehicle	39.8%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	14.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.1%
Electricity	35.8%
Propane / LP gas	14.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	204	33.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	227	36.7%
Female householder, no spouse	187	30.3%
Households with children under 18	69	11.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	377	61.0%
Average household size	3.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.3%	38.9%
Married	22.8%	25.0%
Separated	2.4%	2.1%
Widowed	12.4%	13.6%
Divorced	26.1%	20.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 49.7%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 0.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	92	82.9%
High school	19	17.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 19.2%

Manufacturing 18.8%

Transportation & utilities 15.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.7%

Education & healthcare 7.7%

Retail trade 6.8%

Professional & management 5.5%

Construction 3.7%

Other services 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.6%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	3.9%
Natural resources & construction	26.9%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.0%
Government	25.7%
Self-employed	23.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.6%
Carpool	1.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 22.4%

Under 18 years 66.6%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 19.1%

Female-led households 52.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.5%
Retirement income	8.1%
Supplemental Security	17.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.4%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	40.8%
Diabetes	20.1%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	41.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	31.7%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	45.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	38.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	272	14.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	52.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.7%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	14.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,127	98.5%
Spanish	270	12.7%
Other Indo-European	270	12.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,963	90.9%
Born in same state	1,893	87.6%
Born in different state	1,717	79.5%
Foreign born	70	3.2%
Naturalized citizen	197	9.1%
Not a US citizen	127	64.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	75	3.5%
Arab	47	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	11	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.6%
Internet access	69.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79855

What city is ZIP code 79855 in?

ZIP code 79855 is primarily assigned to Van Horn, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79855 in?

ZIP code 79855 falls within Culberson County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79855 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 79855 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79855?

22% of residents in ZIP code 79855 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79855?

11% 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 79855 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 79855 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 79855 in?

ZIP code 79855 observes the CST timezone.