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ZIP code 79849: San Elizario, TX

79849 is a ZIP code in San Elizario, Texas, mainly in El Paso County, part of the El Paso, TX metro area. About 14,409 people live here.

Population
14,409
Median household income
$44,831
Typical home value
$182,000+2.8% in 12 months
Median rent
$919gross, per month
Median age
30.2
Homeowners
74.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 79849 details

CitySan Elizario
StateTexas
CountyEl Paso County
Metro areaEl Paso, TX
Time zoneMountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area13.7 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water
Population density1,056 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher5.7% of adults 25+
Average commute34.1 minutes
Center coordinates31.56691, -106.25838

Median rent in 79849 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$777/mo
2 bedrooms$928/mo
3 bedrooms$947/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 79849

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
79836Clint, TX2.8 mi7,711
79927El Paso, TX5.5 mi44,444
79838Fabens, TX8.0 mi4,969
79931El Paso, TX9.2 mi—
88577El Paso, TX9.2 mi—
88541El Paso, TX9.2 mi—
88543El Paso, TX9.2 mi—
88542El Paso, TX9.2 mi—

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 79849?

A typical home in ZIP code 79849 is worth about $182,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $44,831 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Texas average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $182,000 homeWhat can a $44,831 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 79849

What city is ZIP code 79849?

ZIP code 79849 is in San Elizario, TX, in El Paso County.

What county is ZIP code 79849 in?

79849 is mainly in El Paso County, Texas.

What is the population of ZIP code 79849?

About 14,409 people live in ZIP code 79849, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 79849 in?

79849 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.