ZIP code 79847
Where is ZIP code 79847?
Salt Flat, Texas
Hudspeth County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79847 belongs to Salt Flat, Texas in Hudspeth County. 79847 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 codes 575 and 915. About 201 people live in the 79847 area, where the median household income is $50,938. The closest ZIP codes are 79837 (Dell City, 28.7 mi northwest), 88268 (Whites City, 36.8 mi northeast) and 88221 (Carlsbad, 49 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 79847 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Salt Flat |
| Also accepted | Dell City |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hudspeth County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 575, 915 |
| Coordinates | 31.7559, -104.7633 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 798 |
Population and income in 79847
| Population | 201 · lower than 91% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 0 · lower than 99% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 52 years · higher than 89% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $50,938 · lower than 84% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $58,750 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $66,100 · lower than 98% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 124 |
| Households | 87 (2.31 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 54% / 46% |
| Land area | 831.48 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79847. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79847
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79837 | Dell City, TX | 28.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 88268 | Whites City, NM | 36.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 88221 | Carlsbad, NM | 49 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79770 | Orla, TX | 49.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79855 | Van Horn, TX | 49.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 88263 | Malaga, NM | 50.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79851 | Sierra Blanca, TX | 50.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 88256 | Loving, NM | 53.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 88220 | Carlsbad, NM | 54.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 88254 | Lakewood, NM | 63.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79785 | Toyah, TX | 65.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 79754 | Mentone, TX | 68.5 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79847 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79847
123 MAIN ST
SALT FLAT TX 79847
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts DELL CITY as the city name for 79847. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79847-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79847?
- 79847 is a Salt Flat, Texas ZIP code. Dell City is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 79847 in?
- ZIP code 79847 is in Hudspeth County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79847 in?
- 79847 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 79847?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79847 use area codes 575 and 915.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79847?
- About 201 people live in ZIP code 79847, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79847?
- The median household income in 79847 is $50,938 a year, lower than 84% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79847?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79847 are 79837 (Dell City, 28.7 miles), 88268 (Whites City, 36.8 miles), 88221 (Carlsbad, 49 miles) and 79770 (Orla, 49.5 miles).