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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
$59,003
Median income
$115,500
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $20,905. Local economic indicators show a 17.5% poverty rate alongside 5.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $115,500 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $1,104 per month, and 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing El Paso County, letting you compare 79836 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 79836?

31.9

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

24.7%

Foreign-Born

White 28.4%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 90.9%

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

$20,905

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79836 ranks nationally

Clint, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$59,003 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,426

Total Housing Units

2,277

Occupied Units

149

Vacant Units

3.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$115,500

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 79836 vs 79849 →

ZIP 79836 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79836 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 79836 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
79849 San Elizario, TX 13,208 2.9 mi
79928 El Paso, TX 49,544 4.8 mi
79838 Fabens, TX 8,699 5.7 mi
79927 El Paso, TX 39,016 6.6 mi
79907 El Paso, TX 55,132 11.9 mi
79853 Tornillo, TX 3,729 12.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in El Paso County

79936 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 111,086
79912 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 77,161
79924 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 59,058
79907 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 55,132
79938 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 53,520
79928 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 49,544

Related Areas

El Paso County Clint, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.