What to know about ZIP 79926
ZIP code 79926 covers ZIP 79926 with a population of about 5,168.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 43.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the EL PASO (LAS CRUCES) media market.
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ZIP Code 79926 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
5,168
Density
N/A
Median income
$46,580
-38% vs US avg
Home value
$123,000
-65% vs US avg
Median rent
$693
-40% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79926
Income and economy in ZIP 79926
Median household income in ZIP 79926 is about $46,580 — about 38% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 22.7%; unemployment rate near 5.4%; 23.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 9.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 12.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.7 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 79926
Median home value is about $123,000 — about 65% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $693 (about 40% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 65.4% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79926, a household would need roughly $34,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $790. That sits below the local median household income ($46,580), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.