Imperial is a community in Pecos County, Texas, home to about 189 people across 4.2 square miles. Its ZIP code is 79743.
Mostly Imperial
We’re writing up Imperial’s story and what everyday life there is like, for people thinking about moving in.
Are you a local agent who knows Imperial well? Agents who advertise here will be able to write the guide. Advertise on OfferBacked
| Nearest major airport | El Paso International Airport (ELP)220 miles away |
|---|---|
| Closer regional airport | Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF)54 miles away |
| Nearest city of 250,000+ | Lubbock, TX165 miles away |
| Nearest city of 1 million+ | San Antonio, TX278 miles away |
Straight-line distances from the center of Imperial; driving is longer.
Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
Imperial had 294 residents in the 2020 census, down 31% since 2000.
It’s the 1559th largest of 1,778 towns in Texas by population.
Pecos County grew from 2,360 residents in 1900 to 15,193 in 2020.
Pecos County, 1900–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Average highs peak around 98°F in summer, and winter lows average 27°F. About 13.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year, with about 1 inches of snow.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Grandfalls 3sse, TX weather station (8 miles away).
3,619 jobs at 354 businesses in Pecos County. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
Nearest hospitals
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances.
Public schools here are run by Buena Vista ISD. Check each district’s attendance zones for a specific address.
| School | Grades | Students | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista SchoolImperial | Pre-K–12 | 220 | Public | 0.2 mi |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, NCES: Common Core of Data (2024-2025) for public schools. Listed by address; we don’t rate schools.
Buying or selling around Imperial? Tell us what you need and when. No agents advertise here yet, so we’ll keep your request for up to 30 days and send it to local agents who join. No obligation, and you choose who to work with.
Loading map…
Town boundaries don’t always match ZIP codes: a ZIP code can cross into neighboring towns, and a town can share a ZIP code with its neighbors. Facts describe the town itself; market figures describe whole ZIP codes.