| City: | Barstow, Texas |
| County: | Ward County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:56:31 AM |
| Population: | 300 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 432 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.4485, -103.2881 |
| Land Area: | 19.22 sq mi |
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This is a P-classification ZIP, meaning it contains only PO Boxes, but that doesn't mean residents are isolated. The postal service operates 2 rural carrier routes and 1 general delivery route covering the area's scattered homes and ranches. Street delivery reaches Mackey Avenue, Woodrough Avenue, and FM 873, where a handful of families live outside the PO Box system. With 118 occupied homes and a median household income of $53,182, Barstow functions as a small service center in an otherwise sparsely populated region where mail delivery follows the contours of rural life rather than city grids.
Barstow's street network is minimal, with Mackey Avenue serving as the primary named street and FM 873 providing the main highway connection. The limited street count reflects the town's small size and the surrounding area's reliance on rural routes and ranch roads rather than formal street grids.
ZIP Code 79719 has 300 residents and 118 households (average 2.54 persons per household). The median age is 41.7 years, older than the state (35.6) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (82.3%) and White (37.7%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 82.3%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (13.6%) and national averages (8.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 300Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 198Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 15.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 118Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $180,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.54Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.97Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 399 | 436 | 464 | 419 | 486 | 667 | 631 | 598 | 589 | 465 | 321 | 345 | 193 | 198 |
| Decennial Census | 397 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 300 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.7
Male Median Age: 39.7
Female Median Age: 46
| 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 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Female | 15 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| Total | 18 | 24 | 15 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 21 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 9 |
| White: | 113 | 24.25% |
| Black: | 4 | 0.86% |
| Hispanic:* | 247 | 53.00% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.21% |
| American Indian: | 10 | 2.15% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 91 | 19.53% |
| Total: | 466 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 150 | 50.00% | 39.7 years |
| Females: | 150 | 50.00% | 46.0 years |
| Total: | 300 | 100% | 41.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 178 | 89.90% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 9 | 4.55% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 11 | 10.10% |
| Total Population: | 198 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 178 | 89.90% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 20 | 10.10% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $27,589 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $42,708. Family households earn a median of $170,938 versus $26,058 for nonfamily households (a difference of $144,880). By gender, male median income is $65,500 and female is $61,397, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,103 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 61.3%, which is modestly under 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 (34.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,589 | $28,750 | $28,958 | $31,667 | $29,792 | $42,344 | $44,750 | $49,375 | $42,708 | $33,333 | $26,083 | $29,408 | $53,182 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $33,750 | $36,094 | $36,354 | $42,250 | $42,500 | $65,250 | $68,333 | $53,750 | $53,750 | $50,417 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $170,938 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,313 | $15,809 | $16,094 | $16,375 | $0 | $24,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,729 | $20,333 | $0 | $0 | $26,058 |
| Median Male Income | $33,438 | $34,250 | $40,224 | $41,014 | $0 | $42,708 | $45,263 | $46,538 | $46,250 | $41,413 | $47,589 | $48,750 | $63,250 | $65,500 |
| Median Female Income | $23,750 | $38,250 | $37,750 | $38,438 | $0 | $36,917 | $34,444 | $35,313 | $28,750 | $47,813 | $43,750 | $55,735 | $58,667 | $61,397 |
| Employed: | 95 | 61.29% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 60 | 38.71% |
| Total: | 155 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 33 | 34.74% |
| Service: | 19 | 20.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 26 | 27.37% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 14.74% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3 | 3.16% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 95 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $180,800, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $155,600 (617.46%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $136,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $311 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $820. Of occupied housing, owners make up 94.59% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 5.41% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 37.82%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $25,200 | $25,900 | $28,000 | $27,400 | $26,500 | $30,000 | $37,100 | $38,900 | $44,100 | $45,600 | $0 | $59,800 | $99,300 | $180,800 |
| Less than $500: | 4 | 100.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $311 | $313 | $334 | $460 | $490 | $656 | $663 | $740 | $820 | $773 | $780 | $858 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 70 | 94.59% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4 | 5.41% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 74 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 74 | 62.18% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 45 | 37.82% |
| Total Housing Units: | 119 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 107 | 89.92% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 12 | 10.08% |
| Total Housing Units: | 119 | 100% |
In 2024, 1.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 77.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 12.10%, 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 7.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.70 percentage points. 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 high school (65.57%). 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: | 10 | 8.20% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 18 | 14.75% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 53 | 43.44% |
| Some college, no degree: | 37 | 30.33% |
| Associate's degree: | 2 | 1.64% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2 | 1.64% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 122 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 94 | 77.05% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 2 | 1.64% |
| Private Insurance: | 100 | 50.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 76 | 38.00% |
| No Insurance: | 24 | 12.00% |
| Total: | 200 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 176 | 88.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 20.0% | 18.9% | 22.9% | 16.5% | 17.3% | 12.0% | 15.4% | 16.1% | 19.4% | 17.9% | 24.7% | 23.6% | 12.7% | 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): | 21 | 34.43% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 40 | 65.57% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 61 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 61 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 79719 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 217 people with an annual payroll of $23,016,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 177Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $6,209,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $23,016,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 217Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 79719 is located in Ward County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 23rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 79719. It covers 19.22 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.02 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 19.22 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.02 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: | 4805720Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Barstow city; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 79719 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.