Clint, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79836
El Paso County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,772
- 116/sq mi High-density area
- $59,003
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clint pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 116
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79836 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 79836 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clint, El Paso County, Texas, home to 5,772 residents across 49.7 square miles, a density of 116 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 79836 reports a modest median household income of $59,003 (22% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,905. The poverty rate is 17.5%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $115,500 (53% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,104; owner occupancy is 81.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 79836 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 79836
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clint, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79836.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 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 79836, Clint, 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
5,772
Population
49.7
Area (sq mi)
116
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79836?
31.9
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
24.7%
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?
$59,003
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$20,905
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79836 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Clint, 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)
$59,003 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
2,426housing units
2,426
Total Housing Units
2,277
Occupied Units
149
Vacant Units
3.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,500
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$1,104
Median Rent
1999
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 70 business establishments in ZIP 79836, employing approximately 817 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,613,000.
70
Businesses
817
Employees
$23.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 17.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 17.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 8 | 11.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.3% |
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 79836 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79907
El Paso (79907)
55,132 residents
- 79928
El Paso (79928)
49,544 residents
- 79927
El Paso (79927)
39,016 residents
- 79849 13,208
San Elizario (79849)
13,208 residents
- 79838 8,699
Fabens (79838)
8,699 residents
- 79836 5,772
Clint (79836)
5,772 residents
- 79853 3,729
Tornillo (79853)
3,729 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79836 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79836 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79928
El Paso (79928)
$76,643 median income
- 79836
Clint (79836)
$59,003 median income
- 79927
El Paso (79927)
$53,652 median income
- 79849
San Elizario (79849)
$44,831 median income
- 79838
Fabens (79838)
$43,367 median income
- 79853
Tornillo (79853)
$42,234 median income
- 79907
El Paso (79907)
$41,617 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79836 ranks #2 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 79836, 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 (5,772 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 79836 in?
ZIP code 79836 (Clint) 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 79836?
ZIP code 79836 in Clint, TX has a population of 5,772 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79836?
The median household income in ZIP 79836 is $59,003, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79836?
The median home value in ZIP 79836 is $115,500, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79836?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79836 is Two or More Ethnicities at 51.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 90.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79836?
ZIP code 79836 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 817 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79836?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79836 are: Retail trade (12), Accommodation and food services (12), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79836?
In ZIP code 79836, 47.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 79836?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79836 is 28.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79836?
In ZIP code 79836, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79836?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79836 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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