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Westway, TX
Census-designated place in El Paso County, Texas. ZIP codes: 79835.
Population
3,484
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,032
ZIP codes
1
Westway and its ZIP codes
Westway at a glance
- Westway is about 26 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,852, 43% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,000 (63% below Texas) and median rent is $1,152 a month.
Local data for Westway, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Westway, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,852
Poverty rate
22.9%
Median home value
$106,000
Median rent
$1,152/mo
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
8.3%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,330), Jamaican Americans (85), Portuguese Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for El Paso County. PPP loans are for Westway.
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
Westway, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.9%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Westway, 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 Westway, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
33.8%
U.S. 11.1% +22.7 pts
ZIP codes in Westway
1 in or overlapping Westway. Population shown
Cities near Westway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VintonVillage | 1.2 mi | 2.7 |
| CanutilloCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.7 |
| AnthonyTown | 2.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Anthony, NMCity | 4.4 mi | 2.7 |
| La Union, NMCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 4.1 |
| Prado VerdeCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Chamberino, NMCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.1 |
| Berino, NMCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Santa Teresa, NMCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 8.9 |
| Sunland Park, NMCity | 8.8 mi | 14.7 |
| El PasoCity | 11 mi | 258.8 |
| Chaparral, NMCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 59.1 |
| Vado, NMCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| La Mesa, NMCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| Fort BlissCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 17.9 |
| Mesquite, NMCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westway, TX in?
- Westway is in El Paso County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Westway, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Westway include 79835.
- What is the population of Westway, TX?
- About 3,484 people live in Westway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westway?
- Nearby places include Vinton (1.2 mi), Canutillo (2.5 mi), Anthony (2.6 mi), Anthony, NM (4.4 mi), La Union, NM (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023