City

San Elizario, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  El Paso County  ·  Texas

👥13,582Population
💰$45,067Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂28.1Median Age
🏠$104,200Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓21.6%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2%Hispanic: 98%Race
White2.0%
Hispanic98.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
25%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
18%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.60
Below Poverty31.8% ▲ 218% above avg
College Grads21.6% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma566 (10.8%)
HS Graduate2,015 (38.3%)
Some College982 (18.7%)
Associates563 (10.7%)
Bachelors751 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree383 (7.3%)

Education

No HS: 10.8%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 7.3%Edu
No HS10.8%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College18.7%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate7.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.8%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,067 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$104,200 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$878/mo
Total Housing Units4,182
Vacant Units408

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
62%
About San Elizario, TX

San Elizario is a city in Texas, located in El Paso County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,582 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.1 years.

Economically, San Elizario is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,067 is below the national average. Approximately 31.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in San Elizario is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $878 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of San Elizario is less-educated. 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (97.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in San Elizario
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79849 13,582 $45,067 $104,200 $878 3.0% 21.6% 71.8%