79853 ZIP Code – Tornillo, Texas

ZIP code 79853 is a small ZIP code located in Tornillo, Texas, within El Paso County with a population of approximately 3,007 residents. The median household income of $62,167 is near the Texas average and below the national average. The median home value of $83,600 is well below the national average, with 91.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $964 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 63% single-family (increasing).

Unemployment stands at 3.2%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 28.2%, well above the national average. About 8.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. At 35.6, the median age is below the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 79838, 79836, 79849.

ZIP Code 79853 Data

Population 3,007
Median Household Income $62,167
Median Home Value $83,600
Median Rent $964
Median Age 35.6
Unemployment Rate 3.2%
Poverty Rate 28.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.0%
State Texas

ZIP 79853 vs. Texas vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 79853TX Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population3,00715k10k
Median Household Income$62k$70k$73k
Median Home Value$83k$207k$258k
Median Rent$964$1,123$1,088
Median Age35.639.843.2
Unemployment Rate3.2%4.8%5.0%
Poverty Rate28.2%14.2%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher8.0%25.7%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
79838 FABENS 5,470 $36,366
79836 CLINT 7,751 $52,129
79849 SAN ELIZARIO 13,200 $43,801
79928 EL PASO 79,330 $67,016
79927 EL PASO 42,241 $46,581