🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

PO BOX

79855

Van Horn

ZIP Code 79855 is a po box zip code serving Van Horn, Van Horn, Texas (TX), in Culberson County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,336 with a median household income of $36,779. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Texas (TX)
County: Culberson
City: Van Horn
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 31.039100
Longitude: -104.824500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 1821.88 mi²
Water Area: 0.12 mi²
Population Density: 1.0 people per mi²
Bounding Box: 31.699191°N, 30.655238°S, -104.099554°E, -105.189451°W

With 2,336 residents spread across 1821.88 square miles, this area has a population density of 1.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,336

Population

40th percentile

$36,779

Median Income

20th percentile

$46,600

Median Home Value

1821.88 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 79855 is $36,779, and the median home value is $46,600. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

1,098

Total Units

883

Occupied Units

80.4%

Occupancy Rate

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