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ZIP code 79852: Terlingua, TX

79852 is a ZIP code in Terlingua, Texas, mainly in Brewster County. About 641 people live here.

Population
641
Median household income
$34,712
Typical home value
$111,200ACS median value
Median rent
—gross, per month
Median age
48
Homeowners
49.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 79852 details

CityTerlingua
StateTexas
CountyBrewster County
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area453.4 sq mi, plus 0.3 sq mi of water
Population density1 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher14.3% of adults 25+
Average commute9.8 minutes
Center coordinates29.36494, -103.61548

Median rent in 79852 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$99/mo
2 bedrooms$1,277/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 79852

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
79846Redford, TX22.6 mi71
79834Big Bend National Park, TX24.7 mi331
79845Presidio, TX51.1 mi3,226
79842Marathon, TX57.0 mi285
79830Alpine, TX58.5 mi7,853
79843Marfa, TX59.2 mi2,633
79831Alpine, TX65.2 mi—
79832Alpine, TX69.0 mi330

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 79852?

A typical home in ZIP code 79852 is worth about $111,200 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $34,712 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Texas average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $111,200 homeWhat can a $34,712 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 79852

What city is ZIP code 79852?

ZIP code 79852 is in Terlingua, TX, in Brewster County.

What county is ZIP code 79852 in?

79852 is mainly in Brewster County, Texas.

What is the population of ZIP code 79852?

About 641 people live in ZIP code 79852, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 79852 in?

79852 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.