79836 ZIP Code — Clint, TX

El Paso County, Texas

ZIP code 79836 is located in Clint, Texas, within El Paso County. It covers approximately 19.28 square miles and serves a population of 7,751 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 915.

About ZIP code 79836

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,129. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 31% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 79836 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,751

population

19.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

79836 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79836

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clint	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79849 San Elizario (9.7 mi) 79928 El Paso (10.9 mi) 79927 El Paso (13.7 mi) 79907 El Paso (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,751
Population density	402 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	19.28 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	31.5049
Longitude	-106.1174
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	915

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.1%	51.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	29.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	15.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,751

Population

402

People per sq mi

27.6

Median age

$52,129

Median household income

$18,409

Per capita income

$99,500

Median home value

$907

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

21.4%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

2,074

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

394

Under 5

416

309

5–9

328

334

10–14

354

328

15–19

348

268

20–24

284

552

25–34

584

286

35–44

303

371

45–54

392

230

55–59

244

60–64

389

65–74

412

194

75–84

205

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,542	32.8%
18 and over	5,209	67.2%
65 and over	1,287	16.6%
Median age	27.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 40.2%

Hispanic or Latino 29.2%

Two or more races 22.1%

Other race 7.5%

Black or African American 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,399	40.2%
Hispanic or Latino	3,196	29.2%
Two or more races	2,420	22.1%
Other race	825	7.5%
Black or African American	97	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.1%	51.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	29.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	15.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 30.7%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	30.7%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$52,129

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.1%

$50k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 3.7%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,500
Median rent / month	$907
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	62.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	19.2%
2000–2009	27.5%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	19.0%
1970–1979	6.0%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.7%
Electricity	24.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.8%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,240	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	37	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	420	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	667	28.2%
Households with children under 18	1,067	45.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	925	39.1%
Average household size	3.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	26.9%
Married	51.3%	47.5%
Separated	5.5%	3.0%
Widowed	3.7%	15.1%
Divorced	6.0%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	3.5%
Kindergarten	155	6.5%
Elementary school	1,117	46.5%
High school	596	24.8%
College / grad school	450	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Retail trade 15.2%

Construction 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Professional & management 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Information 3.2%

Other services 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	15.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 21.4%

Under 18 years 27.7%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 16.6%

Female-led households 34.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	19.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	3.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	35.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	28.5%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	47.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	45.9%
Cholesterol screening	85.3%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	251	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.8%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	22.9%
Uninsured under 19	17.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,941	89.5%
Spanish	2,120	30.5%
Other Indo-European	2,120	30.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,837	75.3%
Born in same state	5,738	74.0%
Born in different state	5,197	67.0%
Foreign born	99	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	1,914	24.7%
Not a US citizen	949	49.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	136	1.8%
Italian	62	0.8%
French	41	0.5%
Polish	16	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	6	0.1%
German	4	0.1%
English	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.5%
Internet access	92.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79836

What city is ZIP code 79836 in?

ZIP code 79836 is primarily assigned to Clint, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79836 in?

ZIP code 79836 falls within El Paso County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79836 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 79836 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 79836?

Approximately 31% of households in ZIP code 79836 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79836?

21% of residents in ZIP code 79836 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 79836 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 79836 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 79836 in?

ZIP code 79836 observes the MST timezone.