ZIP Code 79839 - Fort Hancock Texas

ZIP Code 79839 is located in Fort Hancock Texas. Portions of 79839 are also in Acala. 79839 is entirely within Hudspeth County. Regionally, it is located in the El Paso Area.

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ZIP Code 79839 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameFort Hancock
Primary CountyHudspeth County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)1,365
Area Code(s)915
Current Time
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79839 Demographics

79839 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 79839 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79839 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79839 is 5.9%.

Population1,365
Population Growth Rate-32.84%
Population Density1 People per Square Mile
Total Households612
Percentage High Income Households0.8%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$32,051
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$33,730
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)5.9%
Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 54.31%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 97.56%

79839 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White78444.72%
Black110.63%
Hispanic95254.31%
Asian00%
Native American60.34%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

79839 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White51.23%
Black10.25%
Hispanic39998.28%
Asian10.25%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

79839 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College468.98%
Bachelor Degree9117.77%
High School Diploma16432.03%
No High School Diploma295.66%
GED or Alternate6212.11%
1 or More Years of College7715.04%
Associates Degree142.73%
Masters Degree81.56%
Professional Degree163.13%
Doctorate Degree50.98%

79839 Geography

Coordinates31.51718712,-105.70835114
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 79839
RegionEl Paso Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaEl Paso, TX
Time ZoneMountain Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Area1287 Square Miles

79839 Politics

US Congressional Districts in 79839
Texas State Senate Districts in 79839
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79839 Schools

79839 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 8a: 10F to 15F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneBWk - Cold Desert Climate
Ecoregion24a - Chihuahuan Basins and Playas

79839 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)25293542526266645745322544
Avg Max Temp (°F)60667280899296928880686079
Avg Precip (In.).56.36.23.3.5.911.681.822.08.95.45.6510.49

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