ZIP Code 79838

In ZIP code 79838, near El Paso, households earn a median of $43,367, while per-capita income sits at $21,080. A median home value of $95,800 carries a county property tax rate of 2.03%, which works out to meaningful annual costs on that value. Day-to-day purchases face a combined sales tax of 6.75%, adding to routine expenses. With earnings at this level, housing and consumption taxes together claim a noticeable share of the budget, so families here likely watch spending closely and weigh larger purchases carefully against what their income can support.