ZIP Code 79849

Homes around ZIP code 79849 in the El Paso area carry a median value of $109,800, and the county's 2.03% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $2,230 a year on such a home. With median household income at $44,831, that tax equals about 5% of yearly earnings, a noticeable share of the budget. Per-capita income sits lower at $16,027, so individual earners feel the pinch more sharply. A 6.75% combined sales tax adds further cost to everyday purchases, trimming what's left after housing.