Anthony, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79821
El Paso County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,142
- 242/sq mi High-density area
- $59,232
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Anthony pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 242
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79821 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 79821 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anthony, El Paso County, Texas, home to 7,142 residents across 29.5 square miles, a density of 242 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 79821 reports a modest median household income of $59,232 (22% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,292. The poverty rate is 18.4%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $153,000 (38% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,053; owner occupancy is 78.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 79821 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 79821
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anthony, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79821.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 12
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Construction 11
Construction
11 establishments
- Manufacturing 9
Manufacturing
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79821, Anthony, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,142
Population
29.5
Area (sq mi)
242
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79821?
36.2
Median Age
58.5%
Male
41.5%
Female
27.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$59,232
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$22,292
Per Capita Income
18.4%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79821 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Anthony, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,232 30th percentile higher than 30% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,212housing units
2,212
Total Housing Units
2,077
Occupied Units
135
Vacant Units
3.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,000
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,053
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 135 business establishments in ZIP 79821, employing approximately 2,114 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,170,000.
135
Businesses
2,114
Employees
$96.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 35 | 25.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 15.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 11 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 5.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 79821 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79912
El Paso (79912)
77,161 residents
- 79932 24,986
El Paso (79932)
24,986 residents
- 79835 12,690
Canutillo (79835)
12,690 residents
- 79821 7,142
Anthony (79821)
7,142 residents
- 88008 5,747
Santa Teresa (88008)
5,747 residents
- 79911 1,565
El Paso (79911)
1,565 residents
- 88024 236
Berino (88024)
236 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79821 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79821 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79911
El Paso (79911)
$122,713 median income
- 79932
El Paso (79932)
$78,277 median income
- 88008
Santa Teresa (88008)
$73,848 median income
- 79912
El Paso (79912)
$72,943 median income
- 79821
Anthony (79821)
$59,232 median income
- 79835 $45,924
Canutillo (79835)
$45,924 median income
- 88024 $38,333
Berino (88024)
$38,333 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79821 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79821, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,142 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 79821 in?
ZIP code 79821 (Anthony) is located in El Paso County, Texas. El Paso County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/el-paso-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79821?
ZIP code 79821 in Anthony, TX has a population of 7,142 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79821?
The median household income in ZIP 79821 is $59,232, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79821?
The median home value in ZIP 79821 is $153,000, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79821?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79821 is Two or More Ethnicities at 34.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 89.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79821?
ZIP code 79821 has 135 business establishments employing approximately 2,114 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79821?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79821 are: Retail trade (35), Accommodation and food services (21), Transportation and warehousing (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79821?
In ZIP code 79821, 41.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 79821?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79821 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79821?
In ZIP code 79821, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79821?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79821 is 18.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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