The U.S. ZIP Code 79843 is associated with Marfa, TX in Presidio County. An estimated 27.3% of residents in the 79843 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 41.9 years. In this Texas region, an estimated 74.5% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $23,443. Median househould income is at $41,163, with an estimated 5% of the population living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 2,456.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 79843 is $41,163, while the region's mean household income is $54,116. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,443. The per capita income in ZIP Code 79843 of $23,443 is approximately 25.05% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 4.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 49.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.0% of the population in 79843 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 23.6% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 79843 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 27.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 23.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 79843 are older than average. The median age of 41.9 years in ZIP Code 79843 is approximately 9.97% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.4% of the population in 79843 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 79843 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 11.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 11.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 2.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 18.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.2% |
| 85 years and over | 1.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 79843 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 74.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 79843 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 74.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 79843, 74.5% of the population graduated high school, while 33.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 15.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 17.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 15.4% in this Presidio County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 15.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 15.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.9% |
| Associate's degree | 0.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 16.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 17.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 79843, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 62.2% of 79843 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 79843 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.1%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (7.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.2% |
In ZIP Code 79843, 44.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 55.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Presidio County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 44.7% |
| Spanish | 55.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 79843, an estimated 29.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 20.4% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Presidio County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 20.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 29.8% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 79843 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/kWh |
| Texas | 16.99¢/kWh | 8.35¢/kWh | 6.33¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.51¢/kWh | 8.66¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 79843 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.52 | ||
| Feb | 7 | ||
| Mar | 7.5 | ||
| Apr | 7.31 | ||
| May | 6.71 | ||
| Jun | 6.18 | ||
| Jul | 5.91 | ||
| Aug | 6.18 | ||
| Sep | 6.41 | ||
| Oct | 6.79 | ||
| Nov | 6.6 | ||
| Dec | 6.23 |
In 79843, 73.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 11.6 minutes. Approximately 30.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 79843 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 23.8% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 79843 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 23.8% |
| Construction | 10.1% |
| Manufacturing | 0.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.4% |
| Information | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 11.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 30.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.7% |
| Public administration | 8.0% |