ZIP Code 79927 -- Horizon city, TX

El Paso | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.6x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • With 95.73% Hispanic/Latino population, this is a predominantly Hispanic community with deep cultural roots.
  • 80.84% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
44,444
Unknown
Median Income
$53,652
Home Value
$138,400
Median Rent
$1,052
Median Age
33.10
Diversity Index
67.10
High
Cost of Living
64.7
significantly below average
Unemployment
4.7%

About ZIP Code 79927

ZIP code 79927 in Horizon City, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 44,444. The median household income is $53,652, which is This is 28% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $138,400, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.6x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 64.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 33.10 years. Approximately 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in El Paso, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
44,444
Median Age
33.10
Male Population
21,254
47.8%
Female Population
23,190
52.2%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
67.10 High
White
28.2%
Black or African American
1.2%
Hispanic or Latino
95.7%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
2.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
46.9%
Other Race
21.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$53,652
Mean Household Income
$66,702
Per Capita Income
$22,071
Below Poverty Line
20.0%

This is 28% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$138,400
Median Rent
$1,052
Total Housing Units
14,522
Occupied Units
13,779
Vacant Units
743
5.1% vacancy
Median Year Built
1996
Owner Occupied
80.8%
Renter Occupied
19.2%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.6x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 80.8% Renter 19.2%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.6%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
20,463
Employment Rate
95.3%
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
75.5%
Carpool
16.2%
Public Transit
0.5%
Work from Home
7.4%

Cost of Living Index

64.7
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 79927 is 35.3% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in El Paso

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
79936 El paso 102,991 $67,198
79938 El paso 99,621 $77,272
79912 El paso 78,819 $72,943
79924 El paso 60,364 $56,976
79907 El paso 46,365 $41,617
79925 El paso 38,621 $57,623

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 79927

ZIP code 79927 (Horizon city, TX) has a total population of 44,444 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 33.10 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 79927 is $53,652 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 28% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 79927 is primarily located in Horizon city, Texas (TX). It falls within El Paso County.

The median home value in ZIP code 79927 is $138,400, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,052.

The median age in ZIP code 79927 is 33.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 79927 has a cost of living index of 64.72 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 79927, 11.95% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 3.62% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 79927 is 4.67%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 7.36% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.