ZIP code 79855
Where is ZIP code 79855?
Van Horn, Texas
Culberson County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 79855 belongs to Van Horn, Texas in Culberson County. 79855 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Van Horn post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 915. About 2,177 people live in the 79855 area, where the median household income is $58,910. The closest ZIP codes are 79851 (Sierra Blanca, 31.3 mi west), 79854 (Valentine, 35.4 mi southeast) and 79847 (Salt Flat, 49.7 mi north).
| ZIP code | 79855 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Van Horn |
| Also accepted | Kent |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Culberson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 915 |
| Coordinates | 31.0391, -104.8245 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 798 |
Population and income in 79855
| Population | 2,177 · lower than 65% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5 · lower than 88% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.9 years · higher than 75% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $58,910 · lower than 70% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,555 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $79,300 · lower than 95% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,043 a month |
| Housing units | 1,053 |
| Households | 863 (2.49 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 71% / 29% |
| Land area | 457.23 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 79855. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79855
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79851 | Sierra Blanca, TX | 31.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79854 | Valentine, TX | 35.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 79847 | Salt Flat, TX | 49.7 mi N | Standard |
| 79734 | Fort Davis, TX | 60.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 79786 | Toyahvale, TX | 61.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79785 | Toyah, TX | 62.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79839 | Fort Hancock, TX | 62.9 mi W | Standard |
| 79718 | Balmorhea, TX | 64.1 mi E | Standard |
| 79837 | Dell City, TX | 65.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79843 | Marfa, TX | 67.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 79780 | Saragosa, TX | 70.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79770 | Orla, TX | 77.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79855 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79855
PO BOX 123
VAN HORN TX 79855
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts KENT as the city name for 79855. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79855-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79855?
- 79855 is a Van Horn, Texas ZIP code. Kent is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 79855 in?
- ZIP code 79855 is in Culberson County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79855 in?
- 79855 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79855?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79855 use area code 915.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79855?
- About 2,177 people live in ZIP code 79855, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79855?
- The median household income in 79855 is $58,910 a year, lower than 70% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 79855 for a street address?
- No. 79855 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Van Horn use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 79855?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79855 are 79851 (Sierra Blanca, 31.3 miles), 79854 (Valentine, 35.4 miles), 79847 (Salt Flat, 49.7 miles) and 79734 (Fort Davis, 60.4 miles).