What to know about ZIP 79923
ZIP code 79923 covers ZIP 79923 with a population of about 2,649.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.2 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the EL PASO (LAS CRUCES) media market.
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ZIP Code 79923 — 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
2,649
Density
N/A
Median income
$35,114
-53% vs US avg
Home value
$119,400
-66% vs US avg
Median rent
$637
-45% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79923
Income and economy in ZIP 79923
Median household income in ZIP 79923 is about $35,114 — about 53% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 19.2%; unemployment rate near 2.9%; 8.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 25.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Administrative support; about 4.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.1 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 79923
Median home value is about $119,400 — about 66% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $637 (about 45% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 51.8% (about 13.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79923, 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 $767. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($35,114). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.