What to know about ZIP 79937
ZIP code 79937 covers ZIP 79937 with a population of about 4,464.
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 79937 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
4,464
Density
N/A
Median income
$76,111
+1% vs US avg
Home value
$175,300
-50% vs US avg
Median rent
$918
-21% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79937
Income and economy in ZIP 79937
Median household income in ZIP 79937 is about $76,111 — about even with the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 18.9%; unemployment rate near 2.9%; 32.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (roughly in line with the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Healthcare, and Administrative support; about 6.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.9 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 79937
Median home value is about $175,300 — about 50% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $918 (about 21% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 54.2% (about 11.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79937, a household would need roughly $48,000 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 $1,126. That sits below the local median household income ($76,111), 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.