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Socorro, TX
City in El Paso County, Texas. ZIP codes: 79927.
Population
37,123
Land area
22sq mi
People per sq mi
1,684
ZIP codes
1
Socorro and its ZIP codes
Socorro at a glance
- Socorro is about 15 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 96th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $54,744 a year, 30% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,500 (49% below Texas) and median rent is $1,032 a month.
Local data for Socorro, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Socorro, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,744
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$144,500
Median rent
$1,032/mo
Homeownership
81.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (33,894), Ecuadorian Americans (139), Indian Americans (110).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for El Paso County. PPP loans are for Socorro.
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
PPP loans
$27.96M
480 loans, 4,123 jobs reported
How people get to work
Socorro, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled16.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Socorro, 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
96° / 35°F
8.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Socorro, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
36.2%
U.S. 11.1% +25.1 pts
ZIP codes in Socorro
1 in or overlapping Socorro. Population shown
Cities near Socorro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SparksCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.4 |
| ClintTown | 4.7 mi | 2 |
| San ElizarioCity | 4.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Horizon CityCity | 4.8 mi | 8.7 |
| Morning GloryCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.1 |
| Agua DulceCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 7.8 |
| FabensCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| Homestead Meadows SouthCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| Fort BlissCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 17.9 |
| Homestead Meadows NorthCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 15.6 |
| TornilloCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| ButterfieldCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| El PasoCity | 18 mi | 258.8 |
| Sunland Park, NMCity | 24 mi | 14.7 |
| Prado VerdeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| CanutilloCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Socorro, TX in?
- Socorro is in El Paso County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Socorro, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Socorro include 79927.
- What is the population of Socorro, TX?
- About 37,123 people live in Socorro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Socorro?
- Nearby places include Sparks (2.6 mi), Clint (4.7 mi), San Elizario (4.7 mi), Horizon City (4.8 mi), Morning Glory (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023