Canutillo, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79835
El Paso County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,690
- 414/sq mi High-density area
- $45,924
- Median income Below-median income area
- $109,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Canutillo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 414
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79835 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 79835 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canutillo, El Paso County, Texas, home to 12,690 residents across 30.6 square miles, a density of 414 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 79835 reports a modest median household income of $45,924 (39% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,380. The poverty rate is 26.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $109,300 (56% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $923; owner occupancy is 77.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 79835 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 79835
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canutillo, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79835.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
87 establishments
- Construction 29
Construction
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 28
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 18
Transportation and warehousing
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 18
Other services (except public administration)
18 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 79835, Canutillo, 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
12,690
Population
30.6
Area (sq mi)
414
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79835?
33.0
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
29.0%
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?
$45,924
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$21,380
Per Capita Income
26.3%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79835 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Canutillo, 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)
$45,924 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
4,170housing units
4,170
Total Housing Units
3,616
Occupied Units
554
Vacant Units
3.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$109,300
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$923
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 249 business establishments in ZIP 79835, employing approximately 2,240 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,122,000.
249
Businesses
2,240
Employees
$67.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 87 | 34.9% |
| Construction | 29 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 11.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 7.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 4.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 79835 vs 79821 →
ZIP 79835 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
- 79904
El Paso (79904)
35,060 residents
- 79930 28,410
El Paso (79930)
28,410 residents
- 79932 24,986
El Paso (79932)
24,986 residents
- 88063 12,799
Sunland Park (88063)
12,799 residents
- 79835 12,690
Canutillo (79835)
12,690 residents
- 79922 8,935
El Paso (79922)
8,935 residents
- 79821 7,142
Anthony (79821)
7,142 residents
- 88008 5,747
Santa Teresa (88008)
5,747 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79835 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79835 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
- 79922
El Paso (79922)
$106,003 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
- 79930 $42,099
El Paso (79930)
$42,099 median income
- 88063 $41,975
Sunland Park (88063)
$41,975 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79835 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79821 | Anthony, TX | 7,142 | 3.0 mi |
| 79932 | El Paso, TX | 24,986 | 4.1 mi |
| 79911 | El Paso, TX | 1,565 | 3.9 mi |
| 88063 | Sunland Park, NM | 12,799 | 8.1 mi |
| 79912 | El Paso, TX | 77,161 | 6.8 mi |
| 79922 | El Paso, TX | 8,935 | 8.4 mi |
| 88024 | Berino, NM | 236 | 9.8 mi |
| 88008 | Santa Teresa, NM | 5,747 | 8.7 mi |
| 79904 | El Paso, TX | 35,060 | 10.0 mi |
| 79930 | El Paso, TX | 28,410 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79835, 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 (12,690 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 79835 in?
ZIP code 79835 (Canutillo) 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 79835?
ZIP code 79835 in Canutillo, TX has a population of 12,690 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79835?
The median household income in ZIP 79835 is $45,924, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79835?
The median home value in ZIP 79835 is $109,300, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79835?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79835 is Two or More Ethnicities at 25.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 94.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79835?
ZIP code 79835 has 249 business establishments employing approximately 2,240 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79835?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79835 are: Retail trade (87), Construction (29), Accommodation and food services (28). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79835?
In ZIP code 79835, 40.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 79835?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79835 is 21.6 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 79835?
In ZIP code 79835, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79835?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79835 is 26.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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