Fort Hancock, Texas
Fort Hancock: census designated place.
About
Fort Hancock is a CDP located in the county of Hudspeth in the U.S. state of Texas.
Quick Facts about Fort Hancock
| Population | 1,750 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Hudspeth County |
| Postal code | 79839 |
| Phone Area Codes | 915 |
| Area | 49.74 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.2985,-105.8453 |
| Altitude | 3,579 feet / 1091 meters |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:11:00 (11th November 2026) |
| Weather | 72℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Buildings along Texas State Highway 20 in Fort Hancock Texas image
Geography
Fort Hancock is located at 31°17'54"N 105°50'43"W (31.2984600, -105.8452500).
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Weather
72°F
Sunny
2 mph N
Veterans Day
Sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. North wind around 2 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Fort Hancock zip code is 79839.
County name: Hudspeth, County
fips: 48229
Fort Handcock
People born in Fort Hancock (1)
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Benito Martinez was born in Fort Hancock
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fort Hancock, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELB | El Paso (Bus Station), Texas | 200 W. San Antonio Ave. | BUS |
| ELP | Union Depot | 700 San Francisco St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Fort Hancock.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Hancock Post Office | Fort Hancock (TX) | 79839 |
Distance to Other Cities
Fort Hancock distances to largest Texas cities