79842 ZIP Code – Marathon, Texas
79842 is a ZIP code serving Marathon, Texas in Brewster County with a population of approximately 340 residents. The median household income of $43,064 is below the Texas average and well below the national average. At $115,300, median home values run well below the national average, with 62.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $421, which is well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 88% single-family (increasing).
About 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 23.5%, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 57.7, above the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 79830, 79832, 79848.
ZIP Code 79842 Data
Population
340
Median Household Income
$43,064
Median Home Value
$115,300
Median Rent
$421
Median Age
57.7
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.5%
County
Brewster County
State
Texas
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ZIP 79842 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79842 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 340 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $43k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $115k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $421 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 57.7 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.5% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79830 – Alpine
- 79832 – Alpine
- 79848 – Sanderson
- 79735 – Fort Stockton
- 79852 – Terlingua
- 79834 – Big Bend National Park
- 78851 – Dryden
- 79846 – Redford
- 79734 – Fort Davis
- 79843 – Marfa
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79830 | ALPINE | 7,912 | $50,584 |
| 79832 | ALPINE | 121 | Not provided |
| 79848 | SANDERSON | 801 | $55,469 |
| 79735 | FORT STOCKTON | 13,056 | $59,167 |
| 79852 | TERLINGUA | 531 | $43,112 |