ZIP code 79853
Where is ZIP code 79853?
Tornillo, Texas
El Paso County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 79853 belongs to Tornillo, Texas in El Paso County. 79853 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Tornillo post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 915. About 2,686 people live in the 79853 area, where the median household income is $42,234. The closest ZIP codes are 79838 (Fabens, 5.6 mi west), 79836 (Clint, 10.6 mi northwest) and 79849 (San Elizario, 12.9 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 79853 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tornillo |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | El Paso County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 915 |
| Coordinates | 31.4467, -106.0692 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 798 |
Population and income in 79853
| Population | 2,686 · lower than 62% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 77 · lower than 51% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.2 years · higher than 60% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $42,234 · lower than 93% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $21,755 |
| Below the poverty line | 33% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 6.7% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $83,200 · lower than 94% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 862 |
| Households | 802 (3.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 92% / 8.4% |
| Land area | 34.75 sq mi (plus 0.12 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79853. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79853
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79838 | Fabens, TX | 5.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79836 | Clint, TX | 10.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 79849 | San Elizario, TX | 12.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 79928 | El Paso, TX | 15.5 mi N | Standard |
| 79839 | Fort Hancock, TX | 16.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 79927 | El Paso, TX | 18.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 79910 | El Paso, TX | 21.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 79914 | El Paso, TX | 21.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79917 | El Paso, TX | 21.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79923 | El Paso, TX | 21.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79926 | El Paso, TX | 21.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79929 | El Paso, TX | 21.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79853 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79853
PO BOX 123
TORNILLO TX 79853
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79853-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79853?
- 79853 is a Tornillo, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79853 in?
- ZIP code 79853 is in El Paso County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79853 in?
- 79853 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 79853?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79853 use area code 915.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79853?
- About 2,686 people live in ZIP code 79853, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79853?
- The median household income in 79853 is $42,234 a year, lower than 93% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 79853 for a street address?
- No. 79853 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Tornillo use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 79853?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79853 are 79838 (Fabens, 5.6 miles), 79836 (Clint, 10.6 miles), 79849 (San Elizario, 12.9 miles) and 79928 (El Paso, 15.5 miles).