What to know about ZIP 79914
ZIP code 79914 covers ZIP 79914 with a population of about 4,308.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.6 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 79914 — 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
4,308
Density
N/A
Median income
$43,545
-42% vs US avg
Home value
$108,400
-69% vs US avg
Median rent
$801
-31% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79914
Income and economy in ZIP 79914
Median household income in ZIP 79914 is about $43,545 — about 42% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 26.7%; unemployment rate near 12.9%; 20.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 13.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Public administration; about 10.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.5 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 79914
Median home value is about $108,400 — about 69% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $801 (about 31% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 36.6% (about 28.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79914, a household would need roughly $30,000 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 $696. That sits below the local median household income ($43,545), 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.