ZIP Code 79853

In ZIP 79853, near El Paso, homes carry a median value of $83,200, and the county's 2.03% effective property tax rate translates into roughly $1,689 a year for a house at that price. With median household income at $42,234 and per-capita income of $21,755, that levy equals about 4% of a household's annual earnings. Sales tax adds 6.75% on purchases. Low home values keep entry costs down, yet the tax rate still draws meaningfully on paychecks in this border community, shaping what buyers can truly afford.