ZIP Code 79839

ZIP code 79839, centered on Fort Hancock, sits in working-class territory. A median household income of $47,950 and per-capita income of $19,949 trail state and national averages, while the median home value of $55,000 is far below what buyers pay in most metros. That lower valuation softens the impact of the county's 1.25% effective property tax rate, since it applies to a smaller base. Add a 6.25% combined sales tax, and the overall load stays proportionate to the earnings here. Households in this ZIP stretch paychecks further on housing but feel the sales tax on everyday purchases.