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79849

Texas · 14,409 residents · 13.646 sq mi
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ZIP 79849 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,831. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $109,800. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the El Paso County median. Among the 28 ZIP codes in El Paso County, 79849 ranks 19th by median household income.

$44,831
US average: $82,259
$109,800
US average: $376,019
5.7%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
31.9%
Age 65+
12.0%
51.1%
48.9%
3.62 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(258)
Black0%(5)
Hispanic / Latino98.2%(14,146)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(646)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within El Paso County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST19TH OF 28HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
79821$59,232
79835$45,924
79836$59,003
79838$43,367
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 79849?

ZIP code 79849 has about 14,409 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79849?

The typical household in ZIP code 79849 earns about $44,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 79849 expensive?

In ZIP code 79849, the median home is worth about $109,800, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 79849?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 79849 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79849?

About 32.2% of people in ZIP code 79849 live below the federal poverty line.

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