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Monahans, TX
City in Ward County, Texas. ZIP codes: 79788.
Population
7,452
Land area
28.9sq mi
People per sq mi
258
ZIP codes
1
Monahans and its ZIP codes
Monahans at a glance
- Monahans is about 2.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 330th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $70,677, 10% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,800 (43% below Texas) and median rent is $1,110 a month.
Local data for Monahans, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monahans, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,677
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$160,800
Median rent
$1,110/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.2%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,122), German Americans (288), Irish Americans (235).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ward County. PPP loans are for Monahans.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,832
6,374 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,133
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$47.7M
FY 2026, $4,098 per person
PPP loans
$1.4M
10 loans, 100 jobs reported
How people get to work
Monahans, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.7%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monahans, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
197
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 30°F
11.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monahans, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.9%
U.S. 11.1% +14.8 pts
ZIP codes in Monahans
1 in or overlapping Monahans. Population shown
Cities near Monahans
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WickettTown | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| PyoteTown | 7.6 mi | 1.3 |
| WinkCity | 8.3 mi | 1.2 |
| ThorntonvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Southwest SandhillCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.4 |
| KermitCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| BarstowCity | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| GrandfallsTown | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| CoyanosaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monahans, TX in?
- Monahans is in Ward County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Monahans, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Monahans include 79788.
- What is the population of Monahans, TX?
- About 7,452 people live in Monahans, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monahans?
- Nearby places include Wickett (7.4 mi), Pyote (7.6 mi), Wink (8.3 mi), Thorntonville (11 mi), Southwest Sandhill (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023