What to know about ZIP 79929
ZIP code 79929 covers ZIP 79929 with a population of about 2,819.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 43.0 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 79929 — 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
2,819
Density
N/A
Median income
$49,853
-34% vs US avg
Home value
$118,800
-66% vs US avg
Median rent
$736
-37% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79929
Income and economy in ZIP 79929
Median household income in ZIP 79929 is about $49,853 — about 34% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 20.1%; unemployment rate near 13.5%; 11.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 22.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Administrative support, Retail trade, and Construction; about 8.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.6 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 79929
Median home value is about $118,800 — about 66% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $736 (about 37% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 70.6% (about 5.2 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79929, a household would need roughly $33,000 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 $763. That sits below the local median household income ($49,853), 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.