| City: | Mentone, Texas |
| County: | Loving County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:56:45 AM |
| Population: | 57 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 432 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.8255, -103.6554 |
| Land Area: | 447.45 sq mi |
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Mentone sits in Loving County, Texas, the least populated county in America. With just 57 residents across 543 square miles, this remote West Texas community serves as a postal hub for a vast oil and gas production region. The numbers tell an unusual story: 15 business establishments employ 404 workers, but only 24 households exist within the ZIP boundaries.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire territory. The Mentone post office maintains 75 PO Boxes for 24 local households, a 3.1x adoption rate that shows it serves far beyond the tiny residential population. Workers at remote drilling sites, ranches, and industrial facilities throughout the county rely on Mentone for mail access.
The workforce demographics show the industrial character. Of 42 workers in the labor force, 17 work in public administration and 8 are federal government employees. Another 8 work in agriculture, and 5 in transportation and warehousing. These aren't commuters: 25 workers drive alone to work, and zero use public transit in this isolated corner of Texas. Per capita income of $86,035 is strikingly high, driven by oil field wages, though the median household income of $51,087 is more modest.
The population is young for rural Texas, with a median age of 24.5 years. Most residents are White (50 of 57), with minimal diversity in this remote location. Educational attainment is 0%: none of the 54 adults over 25 hold bachelor's degrees. Housing stock is sparse and old. Of 33 total units, 24 are occupied and 19 are owner-occupied. The housing data shows 47 units built before 1939 (likely includes temporary worker housing), and 12 mobile homes.
Streets are few. The ZIP+4 database lists just four road names: Bell Street, FM 652, and two private roads (PR 3022 and PR 3008). These aren't suburban streets but access routes to ranches and well sites. Two rural carrier routes handle limited delivery, while the General Delivery route (G001) serves transient workers.
Mentone's post office isn't serving a town in the traditional sense. It's an industrial mail access point for America's emptiest county, where oil and gas operations generate employment far exceeding the residential population. The PO Box system handles mail for workers who may be on-site for weeks at a time, ranchers managing vast properties, and the handful of permanent residents who call this isolated territory home.
Minimal street infrastructure consists of industrial access routes and private ranch roads rather than residential streets.
ZIP Code 79754 has 57 residents and 24 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 24.5 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 61.4% male and 38.6% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.7%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 57Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 33Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $51,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 24Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.38Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.16Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 62 | 85 | 71 | 75 | 104 | 63 | 59 | 102 | 98 | 117 | 83 | 96 | 54 | 33 |
| Decennial Census | 80 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 57 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 24.5
Male Median Age: 33.5
Female Median Age: 22
| 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 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Female | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| White: | 50 | 94.34% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 1.89% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 1.89% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 1.89% |
| Total: | 53 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 35 | 61.40% | 33.5 years |
| Females: | 22 | 38.60% | 22.0 years |
| Total: | 57 | 100% | 24.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 31 | 93.94% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 6.06% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 6.06% |
| Total Population: | 33 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 31 | 93.94% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 6.06% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $51,250, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is down $26,875 (34.4%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,500. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $50,987 for nonfamily households (a difference of $50,987). 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 widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 78.8%, which is markedly above 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 (76.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,125 | $39,375 | $68,000 | $41,250 | $0 | $55,625 | $75,000 | $81,875 | $83,750 | $44,076 | $0 | $0 | $51,087 | $51,250 |
| Median Family Income | $76,250 | $65,893 | $78,750 | $67,813 | $73,750 | $78,750 | $81,875 | $101,042 | $102,917 | $0 | $120,694 | $130,781 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $78,125 | $18,750 | $19,167 | $19,000 | $19,063 | $18,750 | $32,500 | $0 | $0 | $43,816 | $43,864 | $48,068 | $50,750 | $50,987 |
| Median Male Income | $24,792 | $43,011 | $42,734 | $26,250 | $28,750 | $36,250 | $0 | $101,667 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,219 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $52,969 | $41,429 | $43,000 | $42,500 | $43,333 | $41,875 | $48,750 | $61,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 26 | 78.79% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 7 | 21.21% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 20 | 76.92% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 4 | 15.38% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2 | 7.69% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 26 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $66,700 (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), is down $1,375 (100.00%) since 2011 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 | $66,700 | $83,600 | $86,000 | $85,000 | $92,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $218,800 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 8.33% |
| $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: | 1 | 4.17% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 21 | 87.50% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,375 | $770 | $750 | $842 | $871 | $850 | $930 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 3 | 11.11% |
| Renter Occupied: | 24 | 88.89% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 27 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 27 | 81.82% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 6 | 18.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 33 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 25 | 75.76% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 6.06% |
| Other Units: | 6 | 18.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 33 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 90.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 90.90%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 81.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3 | 9.68% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 2 | 6.45% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6 | 19.35% |
| Associate's degree: | 20 | 64.52% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 31 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 28 | 90.32% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 30 | 52.63% |
| Public Insurance: | 27 | 47.37% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 57 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 57 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 79754 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 16 business establishments, employing about 639 people with an annual payroll of $57,918,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 111Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 16Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $17,471,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $57,918,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 639Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 79754 is located in Loving 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 79754. It covers 447.45 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.23 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: | 447.45 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.23 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: | 4847676Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Mentone CDP; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 79754 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.