City

Fabens, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  El Paso County  ·  Texas

👥4,813Population
💰$43,413Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$89,700Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.7%Hispanic: 97.1%Other: 1%Race
White1.7%
Hispanic97.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty22.4% ▲ 124% above avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma125 (5.3%)
HS Graduate525 (22.4%)
Some College499 (21.3%)
Associates313 (13.3%)
Bachelors509 (21.7%)
Graduate Degree376 (16%)

Education

No HS: 5.3%HS Grad: 22.4%Some College: 21.3%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 21.7%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS5.3%
HS Grad22.4%
Some College21.3%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors21.7%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
51%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,413 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$89,700 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$645/mo
Total Housing Units2,217
Vacant Units383

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
54%
About Fabens, TX

Fabens is a city in Texas, located in El Paso County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,813 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Fabens is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,413 is below the national average. Approximately 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fabens is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $645 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fabens is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (97.09%).

Fabens, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Fabens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79838 4,813 $43,413 $89,700 $645 3.2% 37.7% 78.0%