79849 ZIP Code – San Elizario, Texas
Located in San Elizario, Texas, ZIP code 79849 is a mid-sized ZIP code within El Paso County with a population of approximately 13,200 residents. The median household income is $43,801 — below the Texas average and well below the national average. Median home values of $91,700 are well below the national average, with 74.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $847 is below the national average. Housing consists of 55% single-family (increasing), 5% apartments (decreasing), 13% duplex/multi-family.
At 3.0%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate is 31.8%, well above the national average. An estimated 5.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 28.1, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 79836, 79927, 79838.
ZIP Code 79849 Data
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ZIP 79849 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79849 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $43k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $91k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $847 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 28.1 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 31.8% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 5.1% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79836 – Clint
- 79927 – El Paso
- 79838 – Fabens
- 79907 – El Paso
- 79928 – El Paso
- 79853 – Tornillo
- 79915 – El Paso
- 79936 – El Paso
- 79935 – El Paso
- 79905 – El Paso
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79836 | CLINT | 7,751 | $52,129 |
| 79927 | EL PASO | 42,241 | $46,581 |
| 79838 | FABENS | 5,470 | $36,366 |
| 79907 | EL PASO | 49,169 | $40,962 |
| 79928 | EL PASO | 79,330 | $67,016 |