ZIP code 79839
Where is ZIP code 79839?
Fort Hancock, Texas
Hudspeth County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79839 belongs to Fort Hancock, Texas in Hudspeth County. 79839 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 915. About 1,416 people live in the 79839 area, where the median household income is $47,950. The closest ZIP codes are 79853 (Tornillo, 16.7 mi northwest), 79838 (Fabens, 22.1 mi northwest) and 79836 (Clint, 27.3 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 79839 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fort Hancock |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hudspeth County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 915 |
| Coordinates | 31.2985, -105.8452 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 798 |
Population and income in 79839
| Population | 1,416 · lower than 71% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4 · lower than 90% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.9 years · higher than 71% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 68% / 32% |
| Median household income | $47,950 · lower than 88% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,949 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 6.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $55,000 · lower than 99% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $540 a month |
| Housing units | 430 |
| Households | 332 (4.27 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 70% / 30% |
| Land area | 326.6 sq mi (plus 0.27 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79839. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79839
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79853 | Tornillo, TX | 16.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79838 | Fabens, TX | 22.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79836 | Clint, TX | 27.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 79849 | San Elizario, TX | 29.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 79928 | El Paso, TX | 30.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 79851 | Sierra Blanca, TX | 31.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79927 | El Paso, TX | 34.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 79938 | El Paso, TX | 35.7 mi N | Standard |
| 79910 | El Paso, TX | 38.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 79914 | El Paso, TX | 38.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79917 | El Paso, TX | 38.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79923 | El Paso, TX | 38.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79839 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79839
123 MAIN ST
FORT HANCOCK TX 79839
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Mc Nary: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79839-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79839?
- 79839 is a Fort Hancock, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79839 in?
- ZIP code 79839 is in Hudspeth County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79839 in?
- 79839 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 79839?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79839 use area code 915.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79839?
- About 1,416 people live in ZIP code 79839, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79839?
- The median household income in 79839 is $47,950 a year, lower than 88% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79839?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79839 are 79853 (Tornillo, 16.7 miles), 79838 (Fabens, 22.1 miles), 79836 (Clint, 27.3 miles) and 79849 (San Elizario, 29.6 miles).