ZIP Code 79938

In ZIP code 79938, near El Paso, households bring in a median of $77,272 a year, while per-capita income sits at $28,449 — a gap that hints at larger households pooling earners. With a median home value of $214,800 and a county property tax rate of 2.03%, annual property taxes land around $4,360, a real line item for owners. Add an 8.25% combined sales tax on purchases, and everyday spending carries extra weight. Even so, the income level leaves room to cover housing costs, taxes, and daily expenses without stretching every dollar.