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El Paso County
Canutillo, TX
79835
79835 ZIP Code — Canutillo, TX
El Paso County, Texas
ZIP code 79835 is located in
Canutillo ,
Texas ,
within El Paso County .
It covers approximately 8.86 square miles and serves a population of
12,378 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 915 .
About ZIP code 79835
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $36,778. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 47% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 79835 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
12,378
Population density
1,397 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
141
Geography
Land area
8.86 sq mi
Water area
0.16 sq mi
Latitude
31.9399
Longitude
-106.5624
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
915
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.6%
51.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
25.6%
29.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
11.5%
15.9%
22.6%
Over $200k
3.3%
2.9%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$36,778
Median household income
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 3,897 31.5% 18 and over 8,481 68.5% 65 and over 1,568 12.7% Median age 32.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % Hispanic or Latino 7,469 37.6% Other race 5,555 28% White 4,782 24.1% Two or more races 1,924 9.7% Asian 83 0.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 27 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.6%
51.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
25.6%
29.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
11.5%
15.9%
22.6%
Over $200k
3.3%
2.9%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 12.5% $10k–$15k 6.4% $15k–$25k 9.0% $25k–$35k 17.9% $35k–$50k 12.9% $50k–$75k 19.1% $75k–$100k 4.3% $100k–$150k 12.0% $150k–$200k 1.7% $200k+ 4.2% Median income $36,778
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $95,600 Median rent / month $905 Owner occupied 72.3% Renter occupied 27.7% Vacant 10.6% Single-family detached 52.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 36.1% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 3.06
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.4% 2010–2019 9.8% 2000–2009 19.4% 1990–1999 29.8% 1980–1989 19.8% 1970–1979 14.3% 1960–1969 2.6% 1950–1959 1.9% 1940–1949 0.8% 1939 or earlier 1.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.2% 1 bedroom 2.5% 2 bedrooms 17.2% 3 bedrooms 41.6% 4 bedrooms 29.6% 5+ bedrooms 3.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.1% 1 vehicle 25.9% 2 vehicles 38.8% 3 or more 29.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 59.2% Electricity 34.8% Propane / LP gas 3.9% Fuel oil 2.1% Wood 0.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,089 52.6% Cohabiting couple 119 3.0% Male householder, no spouse 636 16.0% Female householder, no spouse 1,130 28.4% Households with children under 18 1,666 41.9% Households with seniors (65+) 1,148 28.9% Average household size 3.09
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.3% 32.6% Married 60.7% 46.8% Separated 0.9% 1.8% Widowed 1.2% 7.7% Divorced 8.9% 11.1%
Education
Less than 9th grade
22.3%
Some HS, no diploma
10.2%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 67.5% Bachelor's or higher 14.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 194 6.0% Kindergarten 233 7.3% Elementary school 1,575 49.1% High school 694 21.6% College / grad school 515 16.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.8%
Professional & management
16.5%
Transportation & utilities
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Public administration
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.4% Service 17.1% Sales & office 29.2% Natural resources & construction 15.8% Production & transportation 16.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.2% Government 13.5% Self-employed 12.7% Unpaid family workers 0.7%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.9% Carpool 7.6% Public transit 0.2% Walk 0.0% Work from home 8.4% Other means 3.9% Avg commute (minutes) 23.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
16.3%
Female-led households
41.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 25.2% Retirement income 11.4% Supplemental Security 6.0% Cash public assistance 2.4% Food stamps / SNAP 20.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.7% High blood pressure 32.2% High cholesterol 31.1% Diabetes 16.9% Heart disease 6.2% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 19.0% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 5.9% Cancer 3.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.0% Binge drinking 16.1% No physical activity 35.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.0% Depression 21.0% Fair or poor health 27.8% Poor mental health 17.0% Poor physical health 14.7% No health insurance 47.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.1% Visited dentist 46.4% Cholesterol screening 85.0% Teeth loss 16.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 359 4.2%
Disability % Any disability 11.6% Under 18 5.5% 18–64 years 7.9% 65 and over 43.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 32.6% Public insurance 45.4% No insurance 25.8% Uninsured under 19 8.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 11,074 89.5% Spanish 5,167 46.7% Other Indo-European 5,092 46.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 16 0.1% Other languages 59 0.5%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 8,691 70.2% Born in same state 8,555 69.1% Born in different state 7,119 57.5% Foreign born 136 1.1% Naturalized citizen 3,687 29.8% Not a US citizen 1,776 48.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 320 2.6% Italian 209 1.7% Arab 46 0.4% German 16 0.1%
Ancestry Count % Irish 4 0% English 4 0% Polish 3 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.1% Internet access 86.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79835
What city is ZIP code 79835 in?
ZIP code 79835 is primarily assigned to Canutillo, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79835 in?
ZIP code 79835 falls within El Paso County, Texas.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 79835?
Approximately 47% of households in ZIP code 79835 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Is ZIP code 79835 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 79835 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79835?
31% of residents in ZIP code 79835 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79835?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 79835 in?
ZIP code 79835 observes the MST timezone.
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