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El Paso County
Tornillo, TX
79853
79853 ZIP Code — Tornillo, TX
El Paso County, Texas
ZIP code 79853 is located in
Tornillo ,
Texas ,
within El Paso County .
It covers approximately 34.81 square miles and serves a population of
3,007 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 915 .
About ZIP code 79853
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 $83,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $62,167. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 36% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 63% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 79853 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
3,007
Population density
86 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
141
Geography
Land area
34.81 sq mi
Water area
0.12 sq mi
Latitude
31.4467
Longitude
-106.0692
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
915
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.6%
51.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
34.0%
29.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
16.3%
15.9%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.9%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$62,167
Median household income
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 623 20.7% 18 and over 2,384 79.3% 65 and over 516 17.2% Median age 35.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % Hispanic or Latino 1,789 37.3% White 1,204 25.1% Two or more races 921 19.2% Other race 882 18.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.6%
51.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
34.0%
29.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
16.3%
15.9%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.9%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.9% $10k–$15k 5.2% $15k–$25k 10.5% $25k–$35k 8.8% $35k–$50k 16.2% $50k–$75k 16.4% $75k–$100k 16.5% $100k–$150k 16.3% $150k–$200k 1.4% $200k+ 5.8% Median income $62,167
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $83,600 Median rent / month $964 Owner occupied 91.4% Renter occupied 8.6% Vacant 7.9% Single-family detached 56.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 37.6% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 3.33
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 18.1% 2000–2009 24.6% 1990–1999 16.8% 1980–1989 16.9% 1970–1979 14.0% 1960–1969 1.9% 1950–1959 2.9% 1940–1949 3.1% 1939 or earlier 1.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.6% 1 bedroom 0.8% 2 bedrooms 22.8% 3 bedrooms 59.1% 4 bedrooms 14.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.3% 1 vehicle 26.8% 2 vehicles 48.8% 3 or more 20.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.7% Electricity 39.7% Propane / LP gas 52.1% Wood 3.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 436 48.3% Cohabiting couple 50 5.5% Male householder, no spouse 150 16.6% Female householder, no spouse 266 29.5% Households with children under 18 307 34.0% Households with seniors (65+) 294 32.6% Average household size 3.33
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 41.2% 22.5% Married 39.4% 41.5% Separated 14.0% 9.6% Widowed 2.1% 17.8% Divorced 3.3% 8.6%
Education
Less than 9th grade
32.0%
Some HS, no diploma
12.7%
Some college, no degree
12.2%
Graduate / professional
0.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 55.3% Bachelor's or higher 10.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 62 6.6% Kindergarten 30 3.2% Elementary school 335 35.9% High school 176 18.9% College / grad school 330 35.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Transportation & utilities
19.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.8%
Professional & management
9.8%
Agriculture & mining
9.0%
Public administration
3.2%
Finance & real estate
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.8% Service 25.7% Sales & office 13.9% Natural resources & construction 11.8% Production & transportation 26.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.4% Government 18.8% Self-employed 8.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.0% Carpool 11.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.8% Other means 5.4% Avg commute (minutes) 34.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.2%
Female-led households
19.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.7% Retirement income 5.0% Supplemental Security 8.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 35.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.6% High blood pressure 33.0% High cholesterol 31.2% Diabetes 18.6% Heart disease 6.6% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 19.3% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 6.8% Cancer 3.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.1% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 41.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.0% Depression 22.8% Fair or poor health 34.0% Poor mental health 19.1% Poor physical health 17.4% No health insurance 54.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.2% Visited dentist 38.5% Cholesterol screening 82.2% Teeth loss 21.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 14 0.6%
Disability % Any disability 15.7% Under 18 15.4% 18–64 years 10.2% 65 and over 36.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 26.0% Public insurance 39.4% No insurance 35.9% Uninsured under 19 5.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,851 94.8% Spanish 1,799 63.1% Other Indo-European 1,799 63.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,875 62.4% Born in same state 1,824 60.7% Born in different state 1,702 56.6% Foreign born 51 1.7% Naturalized citizen 1,132 37.6% Not a US citizen 395 34.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 43 1.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 30.0% Internet access 95.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79853
What city is ZIP code 79853 in?
ZIP code 79853 is primarily assigned to Tornillo, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79853 in?
ZIP code 79853 falls within El Paso County, Texas.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 79853?
Approximately 63% of households in ZIP code 79853 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Is ZIP code 79853 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 79853 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79853?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79853?
16% of residents in ZIP code 79853 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 79853 in?
ZIP code 79853 observes the MST timezone.
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