ZIP code 79852
Where is ZIP code 79852?
Terlingua, Texas
Brewster County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79852 belongs to Terlingua, Texas in Brewster County. 79852 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 432. About 641 people live in the 79852 area, where the median household income is $34,712. The closest ZIP codes are 79834 (Big Bend National Park, 23 mi east), 79846 (Redford, 26.7 mi west) and 79830 (Alpine, 40.8 mi north).
| ZIP code | 79852 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Terlingua |
| Also accepted | Lajitas |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Brewster County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 432 |
| Coordinates | 29.3315, -103.5922 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 798 |
Population and income in 79852
| Population | 641 · lower than 81% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1 · lower than 97% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48 years · higher than 83% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 62% / 38% |
| Median household income | $34,712 · lower than 98% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,957 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $111,200 · lower than 85% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 503 |
| Households | 338 (1.9 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 50% / 50% |
| Land area | 453.41 sq mi (plus 0.32 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79852. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79852
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79834 | Big Bend National Park, TX | 23 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79846 | Redford, TX | 26.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79830 | Alpine, TX | 40.8 mi N | Standard |
| 79845 | Presidio, TX | 48.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79842 | Marathon, TX | 63.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79831 | Alpine, TX | 67.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79832 | Alpine, TX | 71.4 mi N | Unique |
| 79843 | Marfa, TX | 72.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 79848 | Sanderson, TX | 90.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79734 | Fort Davis, TX | 90.9 mi N | Standard |
| 79854 | Valentine, TX | 103.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 78851 | Dryden, TX | 108.1 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79852 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79852
123 MAIN ST
TERLINGUA TX 79852
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LAJITAS as the city name for 79852. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79852-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79852?
- 79852 is a Terlingua, Texas ZIP code. Lajitas is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 79852 in?
- ZIP code 79852 is in Brewster County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79852 in?
- 79852 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79852?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79852 use area code 432.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79852?
- About 641 people live in ZIP code 79852, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79852?
- The median household income in 79852 is $34,712 a year, lower than 98% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79852?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79852 are 79834 (Big Bend National Park, 23 miles), 79846 (Redford, 26.7 miles), 79830 (Alpine, 40.8 miles) and 79845 (Presidio, 48.5 miles).