Welcome to MARFA, TX 79843
79843 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Marfa, Texas. Median household income here ($24,593) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, older, and mostly married couples.
The average family income here is $38,743/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 79843 is $30,703.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 79843 earn an average of $26,811/year. Women earn only $16,773/year.
1,070 people in 79843 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 79843? This might seal the deal. The average commute time for people here is only 13.9 minutes!
The median age here is 44. There are 1,231 men and 1,272 women. The median age for men is 43 while for women the median age is 45.
To give you a sense of the community, 1,435 people (out of the 2,503 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 90 homes, and 10 businesses every day. 66 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
79843 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 30 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Asyut, Egypt!) and -104 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 3,833 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 79843
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HOA Property Management Information in Marfa, TX
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HOA Property Management Resources
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- How To Select the Right HOA Management Company
- Should You Hire An HOA Management Firm?
- How To Collect Delinquent HOA Dues and Fees
- Should Your HOA Invest Its Reserves?
- What Should You Expect from Your Management Company?
- Understanding Authority is Key to HOA Communication
Real Estate & Home Values in Marfa, TX
Average Home Value in 79843: $82,900
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 2,503
- White Population: 2,276
- Black Population: 26
- Hispanic Population: 1,660
- Asian Population: 4
- Hawaiian Population: 0
- Indian Population: 31
- Male Population: 1,231
- Female Population: 1,272
- Median Age: 44
- Median Age of Males: 43
- Median Age of Females: 45
Geography
- Region: South
- Division: West South Central
- State: Texas
- County: Presidio
- City: Marfa
- Longitude: -104.3
- Latitude: 29.8
- Elevation: 3,833 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 432
Marital Status
Average Age
The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 1,028
- Drive alone: 777
- Carpool: 159
- Public transit: 6
- Ride bikes or walk: 66
- Average commute time: 13.9 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 224
- 5 - 9: 372
- 10 - 14: 151
- 15 - 19: 42
- 20 - 24: 31
- 25 - 29: 29
- 30 - 34: 105
- 35 - 39: 4
- 40 - 44: 10
- 45 - 59: 20
- 60 - 89: 19
- 90 plus: 21
The Economics
- Average House Value: $82,900
- Average Annual Household Income: $38,807
- Businesses: 68
- Employees: 410
- Annual Payroll: $12,702,000
- Average Family Income: $38,743
- Median Family Income: $24,593
- Average Income for Men: $26,811
- Average Income for Women: $16,773
The Politics
- Congressional District: 23
- Congressional District Land Area: 48455.0
- Sr Senator: John Cornyn (R)
- Jr Senator: Ted Cruz (R)
- US House Representative: Pete P. Gallego (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 377
- State FIPS Code: 48
Farmer's Markets in Zip Code 79843
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Schools in 79843 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Marfa El
- 413 W Columbia St
- Marfa, TX 79843
- (432) 729-4252
- High Schools
- Marfa Junior/Senior High
- 300 N Gonzales St
- Marfa, TX 79843
- (432) 729-4252
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Sex Offender Information
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In the 79843 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/DPS_WEB/SorNew/index.aspx. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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