County

Hudspeth County, TX

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Texas

👥2,933Population
💰$46,678Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂31.5Median Age
🏠$60,544Median Home Value▼ 78% below avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 63% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.1% Female 38.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 26%Hispanic: 72.1%Black: 1.4%Other: 2.3%Race
White26.0%
Hispanic72.1%
Black1.4%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
17%
25–44
37%
45–64
19%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.58
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 63% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (1.1%)
HS Graduate507 (44.9%)
Some College142 (12.6%)
Associates185 (16.4%)
Bachelors77 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree206 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 44.9%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad44.9%
Some College12.6%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.6%Renter: 34.4%Tenure
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,678 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$60,543 ▼ 78% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,016/mo
Total Housing Units940
Vacant Units285

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Hudspeth County, TX

Hudspeth County is located in Texas and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,933 residents. With a median age of 31.46, it is a relatively young county.

Hudspeth County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $46,677 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.0%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 14.3% is above the national average.

Housing in Hudspeth County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $60,543 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,016. Homeownership rates are high at 65.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Hudspeth County are primarily Hispanic (72.11%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Hudspeth County, TX is a working-class area in Texas. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Hudspeth County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79839 Fort Hancock 1,163 $36,667 $50,800 — 0.0% 12.9%
79847 Salt Flat 181 $56,190 $66,000 — 0.0% 27.9%
79851 Sierra Blanca 1,386 $53,836 $71,500 $1,016 16.5% 18.3%

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