79718 ZIP Code – Balmorhea, Texas
ZIP code 79718 is a small ZIP code located in Balmorhea, Texas, within Reeves County with a population of approximately 625 residents. The median household income is $31,250 — well below the Texas average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $58,600, well below the national average, with 66.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,102 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 82% single-family (increasing).
About 38.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 4.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. At 45.3, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 79780, 79785, 79734.
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ZIP 79718 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79718 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 625 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $31k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $58k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,102 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 38.4% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 4.0% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79780 – Saragosa
- 79785 – Toyah
- 79734 – Fort Davis
- 79772 – Pecos
- 79719 – Barstow
- 79730 – Coyanosa
- 79832 – Alpine
- 79777 – Pyote
- 79735 – Fort Stockton
- 79742 – Grandfalls
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79780 | SARAGOSA | 77 | Not provided |
| 79785 | TOYAH | 30 | Not provided |
| 79734 | FORT DAVIS | 1,859 | $43,646 |
| 79772 | PECOS | 13,305 | $57,474 |
| 79719 | BARSTOW | 345 | $29,408 |