What to know about ZIP 79995
ZIP code 79995 covers ZIP 79995 with a population of about 4,366.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 27.3 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 79995 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
4,366
Density
N/A
Median income
$23,500
-69% vs US avg
Home value
$115,800
-67% vs US avg
Median rent
$433
-63% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79995
Income and economy in ZIP 79995
Median household income in ZIP 79995 is about $23,500 — about 69% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 63.4%; unemployment rate near 16.0%; 7.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 26.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Food services, and Healthcare; about 8.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 7.0 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 79995
Median home value is about $115,800 — about 67% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $433 (about 63% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 37.5% (about 27.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79995, 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 $744. That is about 36% above the local median household income ($23,500), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.