City

Tornillo, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  El Paso County  ·  Texas

👥2,964Population
💰$46,767Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂35.6Median Age
🏠$84,900Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓26.0%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.6%Hispanic: 99.4%Race
White0.6%
Hispanic99.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
15%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.25
Below Poverty28.0% ▲ 180% above avg
College Grads26.0% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma149 (12.8%)
HS Graduate388 (33.4%)
Some College151 (13%)
Associates172 (14.8%)
Bachelors151 (13%)
Graduate Degree151 (13%)

Education

No HS: 12.8%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 13%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS12.8%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College13.0%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.7%Renter: 6.3%Tenure
Owner93.7%
Renter6.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
0%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,767 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$84,900 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units982
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
62%
About Tornillo, TX

Tornillo is a city in Texas, located in El Paso County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,964 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.6 years.

Economically, Tornillo is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,767 is below the national average. Approximately 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tornillo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tornillo is moderately educated. 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (99.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tornillo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79853 2,964 $46,767 $84,900 3.2% 26.0% 93.7%