| City: | Langtry, Texas |
| County: | Val Verde County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:52:28 AM |
| Population: | 23 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 432 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 29.8066, -101.5606 |
| Land Area: | 210.521 sq mi |
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Langtry sits in one of the most remote corners of West Texas, where 233 square miles of Chihuahuan Desert scrubland meet the Rio Grande. Just 23 people call this ZIP home, scattered across 9 households in a landscape of mesquite, prickly pear, and stark beauty. This isn't a town in any conventional sense. It's a crossroads where U.S. Highway 90 meets history, with the post office serving as the only consistent presence for miles.
The Langtry post office maintains 32 PO Boxes for a local population of just 9 households. That 3.6-to-1 ratio tells the real story: this facility serves ranchers, seasonal residents, and travelers across a vast territory where no street delivery exists. This is a PO Box Only Zone, and there's no alternative mail delivery across the entire 233 square miles. People drive from distant ranches to collect their mail, prescriptions, and packages at what amounts to the area's sole reliable infrastructure.
Of the 15 housing units here, 5 sit vacant for seasonal use. That's a 33% seasonal vacancy rate, higher than most of rural Texas. These aren't vacation homes in any resort sense but rather hunting camps, ranch outbuildings, and properties used only part of the year. The median age of 49.8 years and the mix of owner-occupied (5) and renter-occupied (4) units point to a stable but aging population of ranchers and caretakers.
Education levels run surprisingly high for such an isolated place: 30% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Work patterns show a split between educational/health services and public administration (6 workers each), with transportation and warehousing employing another 14. All 14 commuting workers drive alone. There's no public transit, no carpooling, no working from home. You drive, or you don't get there.
The ZIP+4 data shows just one street (Torres Avenue) and minimal delivery infrastructure: one rural carrier route handles what little street delivery exists. The rest goes to PO Boxes or General Delivery. This is mail service stripped to its essence, a small post office in a big landscape serving people who measure neighbors in miles, not blocks.
Only one street (Torres Avenue) appears in ZIP+4 data, with most mail going to PO Boxes or General Delivery.
ZIP Code 78871 has 23 residents and 9 households (average 2.56 persons per household). The median age is 49.8 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 73.9% male and 26.1% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (73.9%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (52.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.2%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 23Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 32Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 9Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.56Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.88Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 71 | 76 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 46 | 56 | 13 | 31 | 25 | 32 | 33 | 32 |
| Decennial Census | 45 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 23 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.8
Male Median Age: 50.5
Female Median Age: 16
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| White: | 17 | 51.52% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 12 | 36.36% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 12.12% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 17 | 73.91% | 50.5 years |
| Females: | 6 | 26.09% | 16.0 years |
| Total: | 23 | 100% | 49.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 32 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 32 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 32 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $19,318 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (64.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $19,318 | $19,318 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $19,792 | $19,792 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 17 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 17 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 11 | 64.71% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 35.29% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 17 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $65,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $65,000 | $65,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 11 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 11 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 11 | 61.11% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 7 | 38.89% |
| Total Housing Units: | 18 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 13 | 72.22% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 5 | 27.78% |
| Total Housing Units: | 18 | 100% |
In 2024, 35.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 45.50 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 11 | 64.71% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6 | 35.29% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 17 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 17 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6 | 35.29% |
| Private Insurance: | 32 | 100.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 32 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 45.5% | 45.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 83.3% | 83.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 15 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 15 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 15 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 78871 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 37Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78871 is located in Val Verde County, Texas, within the Del Rio, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19620) and Texas's 23rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 48,879 people, about 0.05% of whom live in ZIP Code 78871. It covers 210.521 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.979 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Del Rio, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 19620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 48,879Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 210.521 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.979 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 23Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 58059.18 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 78871 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.