79838 ZIP Code, Fabens, TX
79838 is a ZIP code in Fabens, Texas in El Paso County. It covers 31 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 79836, 79853 and 79849. 4,969 people live here in 1,850 households. With about 161 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (73%). Median household income is $43,367, well below the Texas median of $78,476; the median age is 46.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Fabens, TX
- County: El Paso County
- Land area: 31 sq mi
- Population: 4,969
- Median household income: $43,367
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,969 |
| Households | 1,850 |
| Median household income | $43,367 |
| Income per person | $21,080 |
| Median age | 46.7 |
| Homeowners | 72.6% |
| Median home value | $95,800 |
| Median rent | $606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.4% |
| Broadband internet | 86.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 83.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.2% |
| $10–15K | 10.4% |
| $15–25K | 20.9% |
| $25–35K | 8.3% |
| $35–50K | 9.9% |
| $50–75K | 22.3% |
| $75–100K | 8.8% |
| $100–150K | 5.1% |
| $150–200K | 3.7% |
| $200K+ | 3.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.0% |
| 10–19 | 8.7% |
| 20–24 | 4.5% |
| 25–34 | 18.6% |
| 35–44 | 5.2% |
| 45–54 | 12.9% |
| 55–64 | 17.3% |
| 65–74 | 12.9% |
| 75+ | 9.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 21.0% |
| Owned outright | 39.8% |
| Rented | 22.9% |
| Vacant | 16.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 60.9% |
| Townhome | 1.7% |
| 2–4 units | 8.1% |
| 5–19 units | 4.9% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 24.4% |
Businesses in 79838
61 business establishments with 581 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 18
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 6
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Information: 3
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 79836 — Clint town, TX (6.5 mi)
- 79853 — Tornillo CDP, TX (6.8 mi)
- 79849 — San Elizario city, TX (8 mi)
- 79927 — Socorro city, TX (12.9 mi)
- 79928 — Horizon City city, TX (13.6 mi)
- 79907 — El Paso city, TX (18.1 mi)
- 79936 — El Paso city, TX (21.4 mi)
- 79915 — El Paso city, TX (21.8 mi)
Areas that include 79838
- Fabens, TX ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- El Paso County ZIP codes — 31 ZIP codes
- Texas ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 79838, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 79838 in?
- 79838 is a Fabens, TX mailing address. By land area, 13% lies inside Fabens; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 79838 in?
- 79838 is in El Paso County.
- What is the population of 79838?
- About 4,969 people (±747), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,895.
- What is the median household income in 79838?
- $43,367 (±$16,273), compared with $78,476 for Texas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 79838?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 79838 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 79838?
- The closest, measured center to center: 79836 (6.5 mi, Clint), 79853 (6.8 mi, Tornillo), 79849 (8 mi, San Elizario), 79927 (12.9 mi, Socorro), 79928 (13.6 mi, Horizon City) and 79907 (18.1 mi, El Paso).
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