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U.S. ZIP Code · TX79849

El Paso County · El Paso, TX

Typical home value

$177,038[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.2%
5-year / yr
+7.4%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-37.7%
vs metro
-18.4%
vs state
-32.4%
ZIP 79849 location in TX
Location of ZIP 79849 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 79849 is worth $177,038 — 18.4% below the El Paso, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.2%. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,518[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for El Paso County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
14,409[3]
Median household income
$44,831[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of El Paso County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,972[5]
Moved in
14,798
Moved out
16,770

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • SAN ELIZARIO H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · SAN ELIZARIO ISD

    1,018 students

  • JOSEFA L SAMBRANO EL

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · SAN ELIZARIO ISD

    603 students

  • ALFONSO BORREGO SR EL

    Elementary · Grades 3–6 · SAN ELIZARIO ISD

    495 students

  • ANN M GARCIA-ENRIQUEZ MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · SAN ELIZARIO ISD

    418 students

  • L G ALARCON EL

    Elementary · Grades 3–6 · SAN ELIZARIO ISD

    304 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$895
Loan principal$141,631
Down payment$35,408
Total interest paid$180,642

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,252
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
80th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
16th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 79849?
The typical home in 79849 is worth $177,038, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 79849?
Home values in 79849 are up 2.2% over the past year, and up 7.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 79849?
The effective property tax rate in 79849 is 1.4% — roughly $2,518 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 79849?
ZIP code 79849 has a population of 14,409 and a median household income of $44,831.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Tornillo CDP, TX

    Typical home
    $178,869
    Gross yield
  • El Paso, TX

    Typical home
    $179,185
    Gross yield
    7.7%
  • El Paso, TX

    Typical home
    $179,379
    Gross yield
    8.2%
  • El Paso, TX

    Typical home
    $170,962
    Gross yield
    7.1%
  • El Paso, TX

    Typical home
    $187,005
    Gross yield
    9.0%
  • El Paso, TX

    Typical home
    $188,978
    Gross yield
    7.2%

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