Canutillo is a census-designated place located in El Paso County, Texas. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 6,321. Canutillo is part of the El Paso Metropolitan Statistical Area and spans an area of 2.9 square miles. The community is primarily residential and is noted for its proximity to various educational institutions provided by the Canutillo Independent School District. The area is served by ZIP codes 79835 and 79932 and has a significant Hispanic or Latino population.