What to know about ZIP 79931
ZIP code 79931 covers ZIP 79931 with a population of about 4,905.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 29.3 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 79931 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
4,905
Density
N/A
Median income
$25,618
-66% vs US avg
Home value
$132,100
-62% vs US avg
Median rent
$600
-48% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79931
Income and economy in ZIP 79931
Median household income in ZIP 79931 is about $25,618 — about 66% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 45.9%; unemployment rate near 10.0%; 11.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 22.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Construction, and Administrative support; about 4.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.6 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 79931
Median home value is about $132,100 — about 62% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $600 (about 48% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 31.2% (about 34.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79931, a household would need roughly $36,000 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 $849. That is about 41% above the local median household income ($25,618), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.