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.
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ZIP 79853 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79853 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,007 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $62k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $83k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $964 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.2% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 8.0% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79838 – Fabens
- 79836 – Clint
- 79849 – San Elizario
- 79928 – El Paso
- 79927 – El Paso
- 79839 – Fort Hancock
- 79907 – El Paso
- 79936 – El Paso
- 79935 – El Paso
- 79915 – El Paso
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 |