City

Van Horn, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Culberson County  ·  Texas

👥2,159Population
💰$43,190Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$84,500Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓20.6%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 9%Hispanic: 86.9%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.1%Race
White9.0%
Hispanic86.9%
Black0.2%
Asian1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads20.6% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma94 (7.3%)
HS Graduate726 (56.7%)
Some College133 (10.4%)
Associates64 (5%)
Bachelors1 (0.1%)
Graduate Degree262 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 7.3%HS Grad: 56.7%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 5%Bachelors: 0.1%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS7.3%
HS Grad56.7%
Some College10.4%
Associates5.0%
Bachelors0.1%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
30%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,190 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$84,500 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$971/mo
Total Housing Units900
Vacant Units210

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
79%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
55%
About Van Horn, TX

Van Horn is a city in Texas, located in Culberson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,159 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.7 years.

Economically, Van Horn is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,190 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Van Horn is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $971 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Van Horn is less-educated. 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (86.94%).

Van Horn, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Van Horn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79855 2,159 $43,190 $84,500 $971 0.7% 20.6% 75.4%