Checked
Anthony, TX
Town in El Paso County, Texas. ZIP codes: 79821.
Population
4,580
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
717
ZIP codes
1
Anthony and its ZIP codes
Anthony at a glance
- Anthony is about 6.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,588, 30% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,200 (41% below Texas) and median rent is $1,066 a month.
Local data for Anthony, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Anthony, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,588
Poverty rate
19.7%
Median home value
$168,200
Median rent
$1,066/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,969), Honduran Americans (165), Puerto Ricans (156).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for El Paso County. PPP loans are for Anthony.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,515
338,016 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,306
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$10.3B
FY 2026, $11,900 per person
How people get to work
Anthony, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anthony, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
649
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2,695
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
9.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anthony, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
34.2%
U.S. 11.1% +23.1 pts
ZIP codes in Anthony
1 in or overlapping Anthony. Population shown
Cities near Anthony
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony, NMCity | 1.9 mi | 2.7 |
| VintonVillage | 2.1 mi | 2.7 |
| WestwayCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.1 |
| CanutilloCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.7 |
| La Union, NMCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Chamberino, NMCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.1 |
| Berino, NMCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Prado VerdeCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Santa Teresa, NMCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 8.9 |
| Vado, NMCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3 |
| Sunland Park, NMCity | 11 mi | 14.7 |
| Chaparral, NMCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 59.1 |
| La Mesa, NMCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| Mesquite, NMCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| El PasoCity | 13 mi | 258.8 |
| San Miguel, NMCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anthony, TX in?
- Anthony is in El Paso County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Anthony, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Anthony include 79821.
- What is the population of Anthony, TX?
- About 4,580 people live in Anthony, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anthony?
- Nearby places include Anthony, NM (1.9 mi), Vinton (2.1 mi), Westway (2.6 mi), Canutillo (4.3 mi), La Union, NM (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023