79838 ZIP Code – Fabens, Texas
Located in Fabens, Texas, ZIP code 79838 is a mid-sized ZIP code within El Paso County with a population of approximately 5,470 residents. The median household income of $36,366 is well below the Texas average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $84,000, well below the national average, with 72.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $635 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 66% single-family (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 3.2%, which is below the U.S. rate. About 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. About 10.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 44.5, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 79836, 79849, 79853.
ZIP Code 79838 Data
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ZIP 79838 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79838 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,470 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $36k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $84k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $635 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.4% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.5% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79836 – Clint
- 79849 – San Elizario
- 79853 – Tornillo
- 79927 – El Paso
- 79928 – El Paso
- 79907 – El Paso
- 79936 – El Paso
- 79915 – El Paso
- 79935 – El Paso
- 79925 – El Paso
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79836 | CLINT | 7,751 | $52,129 |
| 79849 | SAN ELIZARIO | 13,200 | $43,801 |
| 79853 | TORNILLO | 3,007 | $62,167 |
| 79927 | EL PASO | 42,241 | $46,581 |
| 79928 | EL PASO | 79,330 | $67,016 |