ZIP code 79851
Where is ZIP code 79851?
Sierra Blanca, Texas
Hudspeth County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 79851 belongs to Sierra Blanca, Texas in Hudspeth County. 79851 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Sierra Blanca post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 915. About 1,198 people live in the 79851 area, where the median household income is $55,500. The closest ZIP codes are 79855 (Van Horn, 31.3 mi east), 79839 (Fort Hancock, 31.7 mi west) and 79853 (Tornillo, 47.4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 79851 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sierra Blanca |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hudspeth County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 915 |
| Coordinates | 31.1938, -105.3219 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 798 |
Population and income in 79851
| Population | 1,198 · lower than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3 · lower than 92% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.2 years · lower than 79% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 61% / 39% |
| Median household income | $55,500 · lower than 77% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $15,386 |
| Below the poverty line | 33% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 6.7% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $62,600 · lower than 98% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,000 a month |
| Housing units | 217 |
| Households | 176 (4.04 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 440.33 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79851. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79851
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79855 | Van Horn, TX | 31.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79839 | Fort Hancock, TX | 31.7 mi W | Standard |
| 79853 | Tornillo, TX | 47.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79837 | Dell City, TX | 50.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79847 | Salt Flat, TX | 50.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 79838 | Fabens, TX | 53.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79938 | El Paso, TX | 56.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 79836 | Clint, TX | 57.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 79928 | El Paso, TX | 58.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 79849 | San Elizario, TX | 60.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 79854 | Valentine, TX | 63.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 79927 | El Paso, TX | 64.2 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79851 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79851
PO BOX 123
SIERRA BLANCA TX 79851
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79851-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79851?
- 79851 is a Sierra Blanca, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79851 in?
- ZIP code 79851 is in Hudspeth County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79851 in?
- 79851 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 79851?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79851 use area code 915.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79851?
- About 1,198 people live in ZIP code 79851, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79851?
- The median household income in 79851 is $55,500 a year, lower than 77% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 79851 for a street address?
- No. 79851 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Sierra Blanca use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 79851?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79851 are 79855 (Van Horn, 31.3 miles), 79839 (Fort Hancock, 31.7 miles), 79853 (Tornillo, 47.4 miles) and 79837 (Dell City, 50.9 miles).