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Fabens, TX
Census-designated place in El Paso County, Texas. ZIP codes: 79838.
Population
4,818
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,114
ZIP codes
1
Fabens and its ZIP codes
Fabens at a glance
- Fabens is about 9.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,533, 46% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,500 (66% below Texas) and median rent is $606 a month.
Local data for Fabens, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fabens, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,533
Poverty rate
28.3%
Median home value
$95,500
Median rent
$606/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,457), Salvadoran Americans (79), Irish Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for El Paso County. PPP loans are for Fabens.
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
Fabens, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.1%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fabens, 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
95° / 29°F
8.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fabens, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
37.7%
U.S. 11.1% +26.6 pts
ZIP codes in Fabens
1 in or overlapping Fabens. Population shown
Cities near Fabens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Morning GloryCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.1 |
| TornilloCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.5 |
| ClintTown | 7 mi | 2 |
| San ElizarioCity | 8.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Agua DulceCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Horizon CityCity | 12 mi | 8.7 |
| SocorroCity | 12 mi | 22 |
| SparksCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| AcalaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| Homestead Meadows SouthCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.7 |
| ButterfieldCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| Homestead Meadows NorthCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 15.6 |
| Fort HancockCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 18.9 |
| Fort BlissCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 17.9 |
| El PasoCity | 29 mi | 258.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fabens, TX in?
- Fabens is in El Paso County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Fabens, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fabens include 79838.
- What is the population of Fabens, TX?
- About 4,818 people live in Fabens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fabens?
- Nearby places include Morning Glory (4.7 mi), Tornillo (5.8 mi), Clint (7 mi), San Elizario (8.1 mi), Agua Dulce (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023