79845 Presidio, TX - International Crossing and Border Hub

ZIP Code 79845, Presidio

Border Hub

LocationPresidio County, TX

Area235.2 sq mi

Population3,717

Households1,352

PO Boxes2,310 Regional Hub (171%)

Median Age40.2 years

ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004

Key Facts

This is a PO Box Only Zone. There is no alternative mail delivery across the 235 square mile territory.
The post office maintains 2,310 PO Boxes for 1,352 households, a 1.71 adoption rate indicating regional service beyond the immediate town.
Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP, rural carrier routes deliver to 380 addresses across 104 streets.
Street names like Rio Grande Avenue, Ojinaga Avenue, and numerous Spanish surnames honor the border community's heritage.
With median household income of $19,405 and home values at $82,700, this is one of Texas's most economically challenged border communities.
The area is served by just 2 rural carrier routes covering 235 square miles of remote West Texas borderlands.

A Gateway Community

Presidio sits at the Rio Grande, directly across from Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico. This international crossing point connects two nations through the Presidio-Ojinaga International Bridge, and the post office serves as a regional mail hub for 235 square miles of West Texas borderlands.

Mail Demand Exceeds Local Population

The Presidio post office maintains 2,310 PO Boxes for a local population of 3,717 people living in 1,352 households. That's a 1.71 adoption rate. The math tells the story: PO Boxes outnumber homes by 71%.

This isn't about local preference. It's about geography and infrastructure. Presidio is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across this vast territory. Families from ranches, colonias, and communities scattered along FM 170 and US Highway 67 rely on Presidio's post office.

Rural Delivery Pattern

Rural carrier routes serve the area, with just 2 rural routes covering 380 delivery records across 104 distinct streets. Street names tell the border story: Rio Grande Avenue, Ojinaga Avenue, and numerous streets named for local families like Edmundo M Nieto, Jose Rodriguez, and Ishmael Madrid. The road network includes FM 170, which follows the Rio Grande through some of Texas's most remote terrain.

Border Community Demographics

Presidio's 3,717 residents live in one of Texas's most isolated communities. Median household income stands at $19,405, and median home values reach $82,700. The population has a median age of 40.2 years.

Demographic	Count/Value
Total Population	3,717
Households	1,352
Median Age	40.2 years
Median Household Income	$19,405
Median Home Value	$82,700
Total Housing Units	1,746
Occupied Units	1,352 (77.4%)
Owner-Occupied	941 (69.6%)

Economic Significance

With 94 business delivery points and 58 business establishments employing 375 people, this is a working community where 349 people work in public administration and 471 in transportation, warehousing, and utilities. The port of entry drives much of the local economy.

Geographic Context

Presidio County shares its name with the town. The area spans harsh desert country where summer temperatures routinely exceed 100 degrees. Yet this has been a crossing point for centuries. The post office serves not just the town proper but surrounding areas where standard addressing infrastructure doesn't exist.

Mailing to Presidio

When you mail to Presidio, you're reaching people whose nearest neighbor might be miles away. PO Box addresses are required for reliable delivery across this isolated border region.

Street Name Patterns

Geographic Names Spanish Names Highway Corridors

Street names honor the Rio Grande location and Hispanic heritage, with major routes FM 170 and US Highway 67 connecting this isolated border community.

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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 79845 has 3,717 residents and 1,352 households (average 2.75 persons per household). The median age is 40.2 years, older than the state (35.6) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (94.8%) and White (26.6%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 94.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	3,717Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	3,226Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	20.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$42,818Source: Census ACS

Households:	1,352Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$96,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.75Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.93Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	4,785	4,886	5,017	5,052	4,897	4,753	4,785	4,689	4,384	4,317	3,824	3,354	3,326	3,226
Decennial Census	5,138	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	3,717	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 40.2

Male Median Age: 38.6

Female Median Age: 41.3

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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	116	135	166	161	105	83	85	74	115	94	106	105	104	90	93	72	47	38
Female	119	133	141	144	100	92	103	88	125	115	128	146	136	101	88	81	39	49
Total	235	268	307	305	205	175	188	162	240	209	234	251	240	191	181	153	86	87

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	987	18.14%
Black:	8	0.15%
Hispanic:*	3,523	64.75%
Asian:	69	1.27%
American Indian:	21	0.39%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	833	15.31%
Total:	5,441	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	1,789	48.13%	38.6 years
Females:	1,928	51.87%	41.3 years
Total:	3,717	100%	40.2 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	1,702	52.76%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	72	2.23%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	513	15.90%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	939	45.01%
Total Population:	3,226	100%
Total Native Population:	1,774	54.99%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,452	45.01%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $42,818, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $20,816 (94.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,574. Family households earn a median of $44,485 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,485). By gender, male median income is $48,497 and female is $26,887, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $21,610 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 53.4%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 15.1%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (49.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$22,002	$21,777	$21,512	$25,104	$26,746	$24,651	$22,997	$25,236	$20,244	$17,284	$20,610	$19,650	$19,405	$42,818
Median Family Income	$31,875	$32,946	$31,585	$33,703	$33,964	$33,640	$27,307	$29,786	$26,364	$25,262	$26,902	$33,934	$0	$44,485
Median NonFamily Income	$11,155	$11,448	$11,279	$11,102	$12,077	$11,276	$11,017	$10,974	$10,906	$12,409	$11,936	$13,483	$22,581	$0
Median Male Income	$33,125	$35,563	$35,048	$35,525	$31,640	$33,083	$32,214	$31,310	$26,768	$21,225	$22,116	$46,548	$45,203	$48,497
Median Female Income	$20,526	$16,667	$18,583	$27,200	$28,977	$29,467	$38,370	$40,197	$0	$20,475	$20,270	$0	$0	$26,887

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	987	45.34%
Unemployed:	175	8.04%
Not In Labor Force:	1,015	46.62%
Total:	2,177	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	486	49.24%
Service:	86	8.71%
Sales and Office:	175	17.73%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	84	8.51%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	156	15.81%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	987	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $96,800, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $56,800 (142.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,700. The median gross rent is $433, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $44 (11.31%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.41% (6.06% with a mortgage, 93.94% free-and-clear) and renters 22.59% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.25%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$40,000	$39,700	$37,600	$36,900	$42,100	$45,800	$44,000	$52,000	$58,100	$50,400	$46,800	$81,100	$82,700	$96,800

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	146	57.25%
$500 to $999:	64	25.10%
$1,000 to $1,499:	28	10.98%
$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:	17	6.67%
Total:	255	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$389	$363	$369	$400	$422	$409	$438	$427	$406	$387	$425	$391	$0	$433

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	53	4.69%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	821	72.72%
Renter Occupied:	255	22.59%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	1,129	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	1,129	76.75%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	342	23.25%
Total Housing Units:	1,471	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	997	67.78%
Multi-Family Units:	136	9.25%
Other Units:	338	22.98%
Total Housing Units:	1,471	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 19.20% 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 54.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 46.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 27.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 32.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 27.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 18.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (60.21%). College enrollment is 11.49%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	568	31.63%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	254	14.14%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	395	21.99%
Some college, no degree:	154	8.57%
Associate's degree:	81	4.51%
Bachelor's degree:	197	10.97%
Graduate or professional degree:	147	8.18%
Total:	1,796	100%
High school or higher:	974	54.23%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	344	19.15%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	870	25.73%
Public Insurance:	998	29.52%
No Insurance:	1,513	44.75%
Total:	3,381	100%
Has Health Insurance:	1,868	55.25%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	26.6%	24.6%	24.6%	20.2%	17.9%	20.7%	23.5%	25.0%	35.6%	48.9%	43.3%	52.6%	54.3%	32.7%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	0	0.00%
Kindergarten:	44	4.68%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	566	60.21%
High school (grades 9-12):	222	23.62%
College or graduate school:	108	11.49%
Total:	940	100%
Early Childhood:	44	4.68%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	832	88.51%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Presidio, Texas
County:	Presidio County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:57:13 AM
Population:	3,717 [See All]
Area Code:	432
Classification:	PO Box
Coordinates:	29.6372, -104.2022
Land Area:	177.971 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/79845/zip-code-79845.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	2,426Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	60Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$2,377,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$10,734,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	354Source: CBP

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:	177.971 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:	4859396Source: Census
Place Name:	Presidio city; TexasSource: Census

ZIP Code 79845 in Presidio, TX

79845 Presidio, TX - International Crossing and Border Hub

ZIP Code 79845, Presidio

Key Facts

A Gateway Community

Mail Demand Exceeds Local Population

Rural Delivery Pattern

Border Community Demographics

Economic Significance

Geographic Context

Mailing to Presidio

Street Name Patterns

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 79845

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 79845

Sources & References