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ZIP Code 79718
Balmorhea, TX, Reeves County
Population
629
Land area
372.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2
City
Balmorhea
ZIP 79718 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 79718 at a glance
- ZIP 79718 (Balmorhea) is 99% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,750, 25% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $52,800 (81% below Texas).
Local data for ZIP 79718
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 79718, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,750
Poverty rate
29.1%
Median home value
$52,800
Homeownership
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher
9.0%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
16.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
10
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
27
$1.32M annual payroll
PPP loans
$454K
21 loans
Campaign donations
$7,635
0% D, 69% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 79718, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
321
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
14
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 31°F
12.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 79718, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
22.6%
U.S. 12.1% +10.5 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
34.4%
U.S. 11.1% +23.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 79718
ZIP codes near 79718
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 79780Balmorhea | 11 mi | 16.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 79718?
- ZIP code 79718 is in Balmorhea, TX (Reeves County).
- What county is ZIP code 79718 in?
- ZIP code 79718 is mostly in Reeves County, Texas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 79718?
- About 629 people live in the 79718 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.