ZIP code 79838
Where is ZIP code 79838?
Fabens, Texas
El Paso County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 79838 belongs to Fabens, Texas in El Paso County. 79838 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Fabens post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 915. About 4,969 people live in the 79838 area, where the median household income is $43,367. The closest ZIP codes are 79853 (Tornillo, 5.6 mi east), 79836 (Clint, 5.8 mi northwest) and 79849 (San Elizario, 7.6 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 79838 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fabens |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | El Paso County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 915 |
| Coordinates | 31.4745, -106.1589 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 798 |
Population and income in 79838
| Population | 4,969 · lower than 53% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 161 · higher than 57% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.7 years · higher than 81% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 52% |
| Median household income | $43,367 · lower than 92% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $21,080 |
| Below the poverty line | 27% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $95,800 · lower than 90% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $606 a month |
| Housing units | 2,210 |
| Households | 1,850 (2.68 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 30.8 sq mi (plus 0.11 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79838. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79838
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79853 | Tornillo, TX | 5.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79836 | Clint, TX | 5.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 79849 | San Elizario, TX | 7.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 79928 | El Paso, TX | 13.1 mi N | Standard |
| 79927 | El Paso, TX | 13.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 79910 | El Paso, TX | 17.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 79914 | El Paso, TX | 17.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79917 | El Paso, TX | 17.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79923 | El Paso, TX | 17.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79926 | El Paso, TX | 17.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79929 | El Paso, TX | 17.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79931 | El Paso, TX | 17.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79838 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79838
PO BOX 123
FABENS TX 79838
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79838-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79838?
- 79838 is a Fabens, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79838 in?
- ZIP code 79838 is in El Paso County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79838 in?
- 79838 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 79838?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79838 use area code 915.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79838?
- About 4,969 people live in ZIP code 79838, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79838?
- The median household income in 79838 is $43,367 a year, lower than 92% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 79838 for a street address?
- No. 79838 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Fabens use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 79838?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79838 are 79853 (Tornillo, 5.6 miles), 79836 (Clint, 5.8 miles), 79849 (San Elizario, 7.6 miles) and 79928 (El Paso, 13.1 miles).