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Tornillo, TX
Census-designated place in El Paso County, Texas. ZIP codes: 79853.
Population
1,341
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
387
ZIP codes
1
Tornillo and its ZIP codes
Tornillo at a glance
- Tornillo is about 3.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,119, 36% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,300 (73% below Texas).
Local data for Tornillo, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tornillo, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,119
Poverty rate
32.2%
Median home value
$77,300
Homeownership
89.3%
Bachelor's or higher
7.1%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,234).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for El Paso County. PPP loans are for Tornillo.
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
$1.1M
25 loans, 143 jobs reported
How people get to work
Tornillo, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.6%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tornillo, 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 Tornillo, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
20.4%
U.S. 12.1% +8.3 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
42.5%
U.S. 11.1% +31.4 pts
ZIP codes in Tornillo
1 in or overlapping Tornillo. Population shown
Cities near Tornillo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FabensCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Morning GloryCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| ClintTown | 13 mi | 2 |
| San ElizarioCity | 14 mi | 6.9 |
| AcalaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| Agua DulceCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.8 |
| Horizon CityCity | 17 mi | 8.7 |
| SocorroCity | 17 mi | 22 |
| SparksCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| Fort HancockCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 18.9 |
| Homestead Meadows SouthCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.7 |
| ButterfieldCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.2 |
| Homestead Meadows NorthCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 15.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tornillo, TX in?
- Tornillo is in El Paso County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Tornillo, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tornillo include 79853.
- What is the population of Tornillo, TX?
- About 1,341 people live in Tornillo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tornillo?
- Nearby places include Fabens (5.8 mi), Morning Glory (10 mi), Clint (13 mi), San Elizario (14 mi), Acala (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023