| City: | Saragosa, Texas |
| County: | Reeves County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:56:59 AM |
| Population: | 101 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 432 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.0428, -103.6364 |
| Land Area: | 16.733 sq mi |
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Saragosa sits in the vast desert of Reeves County, Texas, where the post office plays an outsized role in serving the region. With 100 PO Boxes and just 26 occupied households, the adoption rate of 3.85 tells a story about this community's reach. The post office doesn't just serve the 101 residents who call this place home. It serves people from surrounding ranches and unincorporated areas where carrier delivery doesn't exist.
This is true PO Box Only territory. No alternative delivery option exists across the 8.6 square miles covered by this ZIP code. The one rural carrier route that operates here has no urban counterpart. There's W Main Street, but the postal infrastructure serves a dispersed population spread across the high desert landscape.
The demographics reveal deep Southwest roots. Of the 101 residents counted in the 2020 census, the community is predominantly Hispanic, with a median age of 37.3 years. These aren't new arrivals. This is a settled community with strong family ties, as shown by the population-to-household ratio of 3.88. Extended families share homes in a place where housing consists mainly of single-family structures.
The median household income sits at $22,570, reflecting the rural agricultural economy that has defined this region for generations. With 16 occupied housing units counted in recent economic surveys and 32 people working in agriculture, construction, and other industries, Saragosa maintains its character as a working community. The post office remains the central point where residents from scattered ranches collect mail, conduct business, and maintain connections to the broader world.
With only W Main Street showing carrier delivery records, this ZIP code has minimal street infrastructure typical of small rural communities. The single street name belies the scattered ranch and farm addresses served through the rural carrier route system.
ZIP Code 79780 has 101 residents and 26 households (average 3.88 persons per household). The median age is 37.3 years, slightly older than the state (35.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 59.4% male and 40.6% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (93.1%) and White (59.4%, much higher than the state average of 50.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 93.1%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 101Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 52Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 26Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.88Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.71Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 473 | 498 | 447 | 321 | 243 | 168 | 179 | 250 | 173 | 127 | 11 | 77 | 70 | 52 |
| Decennial Census | 224 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 101 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.3
Male Median Age: 34
Female Median Age: 39.8
| 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 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Female | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| White: | 60 | 35.71% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 94 | 55.95% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 14 | 8.33% |
| Total: | 168 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 60 | 59.41% | 34.0 years |
| Females: | 41 | 40.59% | 39.8 years |
| Total: | 101 | 100% | 37.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 46 | 88.46% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 6 | 11.54% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 11.54% |
| Total Population: | 52 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 46 | 88.46% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 11.54% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $12,031 (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 widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 69.2%, which is notably higher 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 Sales (69.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $12,031 | $25,234 | $26,029 | $33,438 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $47,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $73,398 | $76,046 | $76,324 | $92,292 | $0 | $0 | $40,313 | $52,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,167 | $10,000 | $10,750 | $9,571 | $0 | $0 | $9,821 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $103,250 | $0 | $108,189 | $0 | $24,583 | $0 | $0 | $40,417 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $88,200 | $87,574 | $90,169 | $41,875 | $0 | $29,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 36 | 69.23% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 16 | 30.77% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 11 | 30.56% |
| Sales and Office: | 25 | 69.44% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 36 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $25,300 (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 | $25,300 | $50,200 | $40,000 | $24,200 | $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): | 10 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 10 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 10 | 38.46% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 16 | 61.54% |
| Total Housing Units: | 26 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 26 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 26 | 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 88.50%, 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%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 46.30 percentage points. 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: | 6 | 11.54% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 21 | 40.38% |
| Some college, no degree: | 25 | 48.08% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 46 | 88.46% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 52 | 76.47% |
| Public Insurance: | 16 | 23.53% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 68 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 68 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 3.7% | 11.8% | 20.8% | 30.0% | 19.7% | 46.3% | 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 79780 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 9 people with an annual payroll of $292,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 107Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $71,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $292,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 9Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 79780 is located in Reeves County, Texas, within the Town of Pecos, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 45880) and Texas's 23rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 79780. It covers 16.733 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Town of Pecos, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 45880Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 16.733 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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 79780 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.