San Elizario, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79849
El Paso County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,208
- 364/sq mi High-density area
- $44,831
- Median income Below-median income area
- $109,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 5.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Elizario 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.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 364
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79849 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 79849 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Elizario, El Paso County, Texas, home to 13,208 residents across 36.3 square miles, a density of 364 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 79849 reports a modest median household income of $44,831 (41% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $16,027. The poverty rate is 32.2%, 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 $109,800 (56% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $919; owner occupancy is 74.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 79849 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 79849
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Elizario, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79849.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 79849, San Elizario, 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
13,208
Population
36.3
Area (sq mi)
364
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79849?
30.2
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
34.2%
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?
$44,831
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$16,027
Per Capita Income
32.2%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
34.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79849 ranks among Texas ZIPs
San Elizario, 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)
$44,831 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
4,292housing units
4,292
Total Housing Units
3,975
Occupied Units
317
Vacant Units
3.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$109,800
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$919
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 66 business establishments in ZIP 79849, employing approximately 552 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,611,000.
66
Businesses
552
Employees
$13.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 19.7% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 19.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.5% |
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 79849 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79849 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79849 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
- 79907
El Paso (79907)
$41,617 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79849 ranks #4 of 6 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 79849, 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 (13,208 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 79849 in?
ZIP code 79849 (San Elizario) 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 79849?
ZIP code 79849 in San Elizario, TX has a population of 13,208 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79849?
The median household income in ZIP 79849 is $44,831, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79849?
The median home value in ZIP 79849 is $109,800, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79849?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79849 is Two or More Ethnicities at 62.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 98.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79849?
ZIP code 79849 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 552 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79849?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79849 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (13), Transportation and warehousing (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79849?
In ZIP code 79849, 37.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.7% 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 79849?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79849 is 34.1 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 79849?
In ZIP code 79849, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79849?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79849 is 32.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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