ZIP code 79842
Where is ZIP code 79842?
Marathon, Texas
Brewster County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 79842 belongs to Marathon, Texas in Brewster County. 79842 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Marathon post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 432. About 285 people live in the 79842 area, where the median household income is $45,596. The closest ZIP codes are 79830 (Alpine, 23.9 mi southwest), 79831 (Alpine, 28 mi west) and 79832 (Alpine, 28.2 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 79842 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Marathon |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Brewster County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 432 |
| Coordinates | 30.1886, -103.2214 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 798 |
Population and income in 79842
| Population | 285 · lower than 88% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 0 · lower than 99% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 56.6 years · higher than 93% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 40% / 60% |
| Median household income | $45,596 · lower than 90% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,872 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $240,000 · higher than 60% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 369 |
| Households | 203 (1.4 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 62% / 38% |
| Land area | 828.74 sq mi (plus 0.96 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79842. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79842
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79830 | Alpine, TX | 23.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 79831 | Alpine, TX | 28 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79832 | Alpine, TX | 28.2 mi NW | Unique |
| 79848 | Sanderson, TX | 49.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79734 | Fort Davis, TX | 51.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 79843 | Marfa, TX | 52 mi W | Standard |
| 79735 | Fort Stockton, TX | 52.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 79834 | Big Bend National Park, TX | 57 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79786 | Toyahvale, TX | 62.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79718 | Balmorhea, TX | 63.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 79852 | Terlingua, TX | 63.3 mi S | Standard |
| 79780 | Saragosa, TX | 64 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79842 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79842
PO BOX 123
MARATHON TX 79842
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79842-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79842?
- 79842 is a Marathon, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79842 in?
- ZIP code 79842 is in Brewster County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79842 in?
- 79842 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79842?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79842 use area code 432.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79842?
- About 285 people live in ZIP code 79842, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79842?
- The median household income in 79842 is $45,596 a year, lower than 90% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 79842 for a street address?
- No. 79842 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Marathon use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 79842?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79842 are 79830 (Alpine, 23.9 miles), 79831 (Alpine, 28 miles), 79832 (Alpine, 28.2 miles) and 79848 (Sanderson, 49.4 miles).