ZIP Code 79839: Fort Hancock, Texas
ZIP code 79839 is assigned to Fort Hancock, Texas, and lies within Hudspeth County. Its reference point is at latitude 31.2969 and longitude -105.8234 (31°17'48.8"N 105°49'24.2"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 79839
79839 is the only ZIP code listed for Fort Hancock, TX in our directory.
Across Hudspeth County there are 4 ZIP codes listed, and Texas has 2,742 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 79853 in Tornillo, TX, about 18 mi to the northwest.
| ZIP code | 79839 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Hancock |
| County | Hudspeth County |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Latitude | 31.2969 |
| Longitude | -105.8234 |
| DMS | 31°17'48.8"N 105°49'24.2"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 79853 (Tornillo, 18 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 79839
Map centered on 31.2969, -105.8234. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 79839
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 79839, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 79839, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Tornillo, TX (18 mi northwest), Fabens, TX (23 mi northwest) and Clint, TX (28 mi northwest). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Tornillo, TX – 18 mi northwest
- Fabens, TX – 23 mi northwest
- Clint, TX – 28 mi northwest
- Sierra Blanca, TX – 30 mi east
- San Elizario, TX – 31 mi northwest
- El Paso, TX – 31 mi northwest
Schools Near Fort Hancock, TX
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 79839 may also use facilities in nearby Tornillo, Fabens and Clint.
Shopping and Dining in Fort Hancock
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Libraries and Historical Places
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To research local history, try searching for Hudspeth County records and archives along with the name Fort Hancock.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 79839, Tornillo lies about 18 mi to the northwest, Fabens lies about 23 mi to the northwest, Clint lies about 28 mi to the northwest, Sierra Blanca lies about 30 mi to the east and San Elizario lies about 31 mi to the northwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 79839
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Fort Hancock TX old border station - panoramio”): wbaron, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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