What to know about ZIP 79917
ZIP code 79917 covers ZIP 79917 with a population of about 3,460.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.7 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 79917 — 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
3,460
Density
N/A
Median income
$40,333
-46% vs US avg
Home value
$114,900
-67% vs US avg
Median rent
$721
-38% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79917
Income and economy in ZIP 79917
Median household income in ZIP 79917 is about $40,333 — about 46% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 28.2%; unemployment rate near 4.3%; 19.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Education; about 0.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 14.3 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 79917
Median home value is about $114,900 — about 67% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $721 (about 38% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 51.1% (about 14.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79917, a household would need roughly $32,000 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 $738. That sits below the local median household income ($40,333), 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.