79849 ZIP Code
San Elizario, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79849 |
| City/Town: | San Elizario |
| County: | El Paso |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,200 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,801 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,665 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,370 |
| Median Home Value: | $91,700 |
| Land Area: | 13.6 sq miles
35.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.5669, -106.2584 |
Population Information (79849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,200 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,918 | 52.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,282 | 47.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,101 | 8.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,182 | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,268 | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,012 | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,306 | 9.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,653 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,550 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,391 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 339 | 2.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 671 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,024 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 429 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 274 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $91,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $847 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,370 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,853 | 88.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 517 | 11.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,687 | 69.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,166 | 30.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,331 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,008 | 27.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 766 | 10.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,662 | 36.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 788 | 10.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 609 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 410 | 5.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 88 | 1.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 62.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 6.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79849 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $43,801 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $50,529 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $43,241 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,665 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,394 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,149 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 224 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,998 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,402 | 85.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 394 | 7.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 353 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,697 | 43.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 28 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,352 | 17.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,123 | 38.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,475 | 56.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 12,712 | 96.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 12,108 | 91.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 54 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 538 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79849 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 273 | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 261 | 6.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 516 | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 464 | 12.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 810 | 21.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 722 | 18.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 465 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 274 | 7.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 26 | 0.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 42 | 1.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79849 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,669 | 71.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 728 | 14.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 158 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 164 | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 309 | 6.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 35.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79849 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 243 | 4.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 680 | 13.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 696 | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 185 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 405 | 7.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 592 | 11.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 192 | 3.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 232 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 333 | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 944 | 18.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 248 | 4.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 394 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 5 | 0.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 29.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (79849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,191 | 69.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,028 | 30.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,833 | 44.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,988 | 30.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79849 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,912 | 75.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,313 | 34.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 435 | 11.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 370 | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 113 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,789 | 46.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79849 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,282 | 52.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 137 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 206 | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 354 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 123 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 88 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 96 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,072 | 24.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79849 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,080 | 24.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,042 | 23.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,012 | 23.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 632 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 316 | 7.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 127 | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 37 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 124 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79849 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 331 | 7.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 142 | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 983 | 22.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,866 | 42.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 888 | 20.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 160 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79849 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,647 | 68.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 287 | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 721 | 18.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 15 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 110 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 73 | 1.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79849 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 227 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,301 | 33.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,006 | 26.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,319 | 34.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79849 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 411 | 15.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,134 | 42.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 718 | 26.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 257 | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 144 | 5.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 18 | 0.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5 | 0.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79849 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,110 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $390 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $847 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.01 | 2.38 |
Households (79849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,853 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,827 | 47.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 827 | 21.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 531 | 13.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,316 | 34.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,183 | 56.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,345 | 34.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.66 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79849 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,756 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,055 | 43.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,027 | 42.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 181 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 328 | 6.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,519 | 31.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79849 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,135 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 222 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 363 | 8.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,107 | 51.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 915 | 22.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 528 | 12.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,850 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 65 | 0.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,179 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,751 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 284 | 16.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 677 | 38.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 790 | 45.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79849 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,557 | 87.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,455 | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,340 | 92.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 74 | 5.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 56 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 41 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,766 | 66.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 206 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,434 | 2152.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,434 | 2152.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,434 | 2152.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,406 | 2138.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79849 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,099 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 919 | 7.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,180 | 92.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 11,152 | 92.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 28 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79849 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,853 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,683 | 95.6% | 89.4% |
San Elizario, TX79849