What to know about ZIP 79942
ZIP code 79942 covers ZIP 79942 with a population of about 1,058.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 35.4 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 79942 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2016–2020 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
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Quick Facts
Population
1,058
Median Income
$28,542
-62% vs US avg
Home Value
N/A
Median Rent
$499
-57% vs US avg
Median Age
35.4 yrs
-9% vs US avg
City
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County
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Timezone
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Top Ancestry
AmericanGermanBrazilian
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At a glance
Population
1,058
Density
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Median income
$28,542
-62% vs US avg
Home value
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Median rent
$499
-57% vs US avg
Timezone
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Overview of ZIP Code 79942
Income and economy in ZIP 79942
Median household income in ZIP 79942 is about $28,542 — about 62% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 59.1%; unemployment rate near 21.4%; 6.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 26.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Food services, and Administrative support; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 79942
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $499 (about 57% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 1.3% (about 64.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
Climate risk and migration signals
Climate normals for ZIP 79942 show little to no average snow and around 19.8 inches of annual precipitation.
Nearby (from this ZIP)
Airport SJT (73.3 miles (117.9 km)) · Angelo State University (78.8 miles (126.8 km)) · Amistad National Recreation Area (73.5 miles (118.3 km)) · VA: Goodfellow Air Force Base (80.3 miles (129.2 km))
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