City

Fort Hancock, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hudspeth County  ·  Texas

👥1,163Population
💰$36,667Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂26.2Median Age
🏠$50,800Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓12.9%College Grads▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.5% Female 40.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 16.8%Hispanic: 83.2%Race
White16.8%
Hispanic83.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
21%
18–24
25%
25–44
28%
45–64
14%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age26.2 yrs
Avg HH Size4.07
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads12.9% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (1.8%)
HS Graduate248 (74.5%)
Some College24 (7.2%)
Associates12 (3.6%)
Bachelors21 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree22 (6.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 74.5%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 3.6%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 6.6%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad74.5%
Some College7.2%
Associates3.6%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate6.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
49%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
2%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,667 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$50,800 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units388
Vacant Units102

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
48%
$50k–$75k
32%
$100k–$150k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
4%
30–45 min
50%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
52%
About Fort Hancock, TX

Fort Hancock is a city in Texas, located in Hudspeth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,163 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 26.2 years.

Economically, Fort Hancock is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,667 is well below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Fort Hancock is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $50,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 71.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Hancock is less-educated. 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (83.23%).

Fort Hancock, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Fort Hancock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79839 1,163 $36,667 $50,800 0.0% 12.9% 71.7%