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79838

Texas · 4,969 residents · 30.802 sq mi
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ZIP 79838 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,367. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $95,800. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the El Paso County median. Among the 28 ZIP codes in El Paso County, 79838 ranks 20th by median household income.

$43,367
US average: $82,259
$95,800
US average: $376,019
12.0%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
17.3%
Age 65+
21.9%
48.5%
51.5%
2.68 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93%(4,623)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(112)
Diversity Score16.5%(818)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within El Paso County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST20TH OF 28HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
79821$59,232
79835$45,924
79836$59,003
79849$44,831
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 79838?

ZIP code 79838 has about 4,969 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79838?

The typical household in ZIP code 79838 earns about $43,367 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 79838 expensive?

In ZIP code 79838, the median home is worth about $95,800, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 79838?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 79838 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79838?

About 27.4% of people in ZIP code 79838 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024

ZIP 79838: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy