ZIP code 79843
Where is ZIP code 79843?
Marfa, Texas
Presidio County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79843 belongs to Marfa, Texas in Presidio County. 79843 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 432. About 2,633 people live in the 79843 area, where the median household income is $45,263. The closest ZIP codes are 79734 (Fort Davis, 23.8 mi north), 79831 (Alpine, 24.7 mi east) and 79832 (Alpine, 26.6 mi east).
| ZIP code | 79843 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Marfa |
| Also accepted | Shafter |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Presidio County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 432 |
| Coordinates | 30.293, -104.0848 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 798 |
Population and income in 79843
| Population | 2,633 · lower than 62% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2 · lower than 95% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.8 years · higher than 85% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $45,263 · lower than 91% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,364 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 36% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $289,300 · higher than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $477 a month |
| Housing units | 1,743 |
| Households | 1,266 (2.08 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 77% / 23% |
| Land area | 1480 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79843. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79843
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79734 | Fort Davis, TX | 23.8 mi N | Standard |
| 79831 | Alpine, TX | 24.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79832 | Alpine, TX | 26.6 mi E | Unique |
| 79854 | Valentine, TX | 32.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 79830 | Alpine, TX | 45.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 79786 | Toyahvale, TX | 48.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79718 | Balmorhea, TX | 51.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 79842 | Marathon, TX | 52 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79845 | Presidio, TX | 53.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79846 | Redford, TX | 57 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79780 | Saragosa, TX | 58.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79855 | Van Horn, TX | 67.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79843 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79843
123 MAIN ST
MARFA TX 79843
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts SHAFTER as the city name for 79843. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79843-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79843?
- 79843 is a Marfa, Texas ZIP code. Shafter is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 79843 in?
- ZIP code 79843 is in Presidio County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79843 in?
- 79843 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79843?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79843 use area code 432.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79843?
- About 2,633 people live in ZIP code 79843, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79843?
- The median household income in 79843 is $45,263 a year, lower than 91% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79843?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79843 are 79734 (Fort Davis, 23.8 miles), 79831 (Alpine, 24.7 miles), 79832 (Alpine, 26.6 miles) and 79854 (Valentine, 32.7 miles).