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Vinton, TX
Village in El Paso County, Texas. ZIP codes: 79821.
Population
2,585
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
943
ZIP codes
1
Vinton and its ZIP codes
Vinton at a glance
- Vinton is about 8.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,991, 16% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,100 (62% below Texas) and median rent is $918 a month.
Local data for Vinton, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vinton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,991
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$109,100
Median rent
$918/mo
Homeownership
85.6%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,624), German Americans (64), Irish Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for El Paso County. PPP loans are for Vinton.
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
$8.58M
127 loans, 1,442 jobs reported
How people get to work
Vinton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.4%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vinton, 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 Vinton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
30.8%
U.S. 11.1% +19.7 pts
ZIP codes in Vinton
1 in or overlapping Vinton. Population shown
Cities near Vinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestwayCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.1 |
| AnthonyTown | 2.1 mi | 6.4 |
| CanutilloCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.7 |
| La Union, NMCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Anthony, NMCity | 4 mi | 2.7 |
| Prado VerdeCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Chamberino, NMCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 3.1 |
| Santa Teresa, NMCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 8.9 |
| Berino, NMCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.9 |
| Sunland Park, NMCity | 8.6 mi | 14.7 |
| El PasoCity | 11 mi | 258.8 |
| Chaparral, NMCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 59.1 |
| Vado, NMCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3 |
| La Mesa, NMCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| Mesquite, NMCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| San Miguel, NMCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vinton, TX in?
- Vinton is in El Paso County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Vinton, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Vinton include 79821.
- What is the population of Vinton, TX?
- About 2,585 people live in Vinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vinton?
- Nearby places include Westway (1.2 mi), Anthony (2.1 mi), Canutillo (2.3 mi), La Union, NM (3.9 mi), Anthony, NM (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023