79735 ZIP Code
Fort Stockton, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79735 |
| City/Town: | Fort Stockton |
| County: | Pecos |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,056 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,167 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,031 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,922 |
| Median Home Value: | $141,600 |
| Land Area: | 1238.4 sq miles
3207.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.7862, -102.8512 |
Population Information (79735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,056 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,484 | 57.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,572 | 42.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 750 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 908 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 852 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 601 | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 771 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,149 | 16.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,012 | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,752 | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 912 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 594 | 4.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,115 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 507 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 133 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $141,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $983 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,922 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,380 | 89.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 542 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,091 | 70.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,289 | 29.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,174 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 977 | 10.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,307 | 14.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,520 | 38.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,020 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 388 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 541 | 5.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 421 | 4.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 75.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79735 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,167 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,741 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,743 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,031 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,312 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,225 | 98.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 70 | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,046 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,796 | 72.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 957 | 18.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 472 | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,791 | 67.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 670 | 5.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 23 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 95 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,221 | 9.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,233 | 17.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,327 | 25.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,866 | 75.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 9,239 | 70.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 617 | 4.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79735 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 344 | 7.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 159 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 272 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 773 | 17.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 452 | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 580 | 13.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 465 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 744 | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 327 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 264 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79735 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,614 | 88.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 319 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 74 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 60 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 93 | 1.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 14.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79735 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 705 | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 480 | 9.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 286 | 5.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 116 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 684 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 258 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 31 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 305 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 204 | 3.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 936 | 17.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 510 | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 288 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 422 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (79735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,857 | 67.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,901 | 52.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,424 | 26.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,958 | 15.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79735 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,611 | 82.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,091 | 24.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 624 | 14.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 90 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 98 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 556 | 12.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79735 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,179 | 64.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 88 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 17 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 434 | 8.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 140 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 51 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,013 | 20.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79735 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 54 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 426 | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 503 | 10.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 644 | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 669 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 787 | 16.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 808 | 16.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 666 | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 162 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 203 | 4.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79735 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 58 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 472 | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 880 | 17.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,790 | 56.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 718 | 14.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 4 | 0.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79735 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,550 | 35.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 173 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,581 | 58.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 50 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 18 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79735 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 417 | 9.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,070 | 24.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,607 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,286 | 29.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79735 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 602 | 19.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 456 | 14.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 595 | 19.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 697 | 22.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 460 | 14.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 246 | 8.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 35 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79735 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,467 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $442 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $983 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.19 | 2.38 |
Households (79735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,380 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,857 | 42.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 770 | 17.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 822 | 18.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,559 | 35.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,474 | 33.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,312 | 30.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79735 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,226 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,197 | 35.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,449 | 39.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 149 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,265 | 20.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,325 | 21.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79735 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,859 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 167 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 365 | 12.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,360 | 47.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 661 | 23.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 306 | 10.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,061 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 549 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,815 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 976 | 9.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 15 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 441 | 45.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 520 | 53.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79735 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,593 | 88.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,350 | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 181 | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,110 | 82.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 62 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 59 | 4.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,529 | 88.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 290 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,527 | 526.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,527 | 526.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,527 | 526.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 35 | 12.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 34 | 11.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,384 | 477.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79735 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,306 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,816 | 47.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,490 | 52.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,330 | 51.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 76 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 50 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 34 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79735 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,380 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,818 | 87.2% | 89.4% |
Fort Stockton, TX79735