| ZIP Code | 79754 |
|---|---|
| City | Mentone |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Loving County |
| Area Code | 432 |
| Elevation | 2,895 ft |
| Latitude | 31.820092 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.488035 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48301 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 68.9 yrs ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.50 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 57.1% ▲ 47% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 11 (22.4%) |
| Some College | 2 (4.1%) |
| Associates | 8 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 28 (57.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,087 ▼ 33% below avg ↓ 39% since 2019 |
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| Total Units | 47 |
| Vacant Units | 11 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 47 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 11 |
| Owner Occupied | 11.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 88.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.50 |
ZIP code 79754 is located in Mentone, Texas, within Loving County. With a population of 54, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 68.9 years. Economically, 79754 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,087 is below the national average.
The population of 79754 is primarily White (90.74%). Residents are well-educated — 57.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.3%. Household income has declined by 39% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 27% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 79754 in Mentone, TX is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and an older community.