County

Presidio County, TX

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Texas

👥6,043Population
💰$28,146Median HH Income▼ 63% below avg
🎂12.7Median Age
🏠$146,277Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊14.8%Unemployment▲ 202% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 19.8%Hispanic: 76.5%Asian: 0%Other: 3.8%Race
White19.8%
Hispanic76.5%
Asian0.0%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
17%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age12.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty36.3% ▲ 263% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment14.8% ▲ 202% above avg
No HS Diploma63 (2.5%)
HS Graduate653 (25.9%)
Some College551 (21.8%)
Associates349 (13.8%)
Bachelors203 (8%)
Graduate Degree704 (27.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 21.8%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 27.9%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad25.9%
Some College21.8%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate27.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,146 ▼ 63% below avg
Median Home Value$146,276 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$460/mo
Total Housing Units3,347
Vacant Units1,007

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
86%
15–30 min
0%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Presidio County, TX

Presidio County is located in Texas and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,043 residents. With a median age of 12.68, it is a young county.

Presidio County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $28,145 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 14.8%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 36.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Presidio County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $146,276 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $460. Homeownership rates are high at 74.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Presidio County are primarily Hispanic (76.48%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Presidio County, TX is a lower-income area in Texas. The 3 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 Presidio County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79843 Marfa 2,578 $39,423 $228,300 $460 0.0% 42.5%
79845 Presidio 3,326 $19,405 $82,700 26.3% 23.3%