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Reeves County, TX
4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Reeves County, Texas.
Population
12,664
Land area
2,635sq mi
People per sq mi
5
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Reeves County
Reeves County at a glance
- Reeves County is 96% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,297, 18% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,000 (58% below Texas) and median rent is $981 a month.
- Its largest cities are Town of Pecos (10,926), Balmorhea (456) and Lindsay (434).
Local data for Reeves County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Reeves County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,297
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$118,000
Median rent
$981/mo
Homeownership
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher
7.4%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (10,017), German Americans (642), Italian Americans (149).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,615
7,958 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,037
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.3M
FY 2026, $5,376 per person
PPP loans
$26.6M
301 loans, 2,482 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$77K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Reeves County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Reeves County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
321
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
14
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 30°F
10.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Reeves County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
37.3%
U.S. 11.1% +26.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Reeves County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Reeves County, TX?
- Town of Pecos is the largest city or town in Reeves County, with about 10,926 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Reeves County?
- Reeves County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79718, 79770, 79772, 79780, 79785.
- What is the population of Reeves County, TX?
- About 12,664 people live in Reeves County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Reeves County?
- Reeves County borders Eddy County, NM, Pecos County, Ward County, Culberson County, Jeff Davis County, Loving County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023