79902 ZIP Code
El Paso, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79902 |
| City/Town: | El Paso |
| County: | El Paso |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,108 |
| Median Household Income: | $39,414 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,612 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,787 |
| Median Home Value: | $214,400 |
| Land Area: | 6.5 sq miles
16.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.7849, -106.4969 |
Population Information (79902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,108 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,653 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,455 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 631 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,010 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 799 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,285 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,824 | 9.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,878 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,218 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,813 | 9.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,269 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,316 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,283 | 11.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,136 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 646 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $214,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $751 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,787 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,591 | 87.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,196 | 12.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,266 | 38.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,325 | 62.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,559 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,057 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,627 | 12.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,261 | 16.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,150 | 23.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 697 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,889 | 21.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,878 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79902 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $39,414 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,549 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,582 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,612 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,473 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,690 | 91.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 765 | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,082 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,218 | 71.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,882 | 21.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 590 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,795 | 46.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 520 | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 145 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 333 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 56 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,498 | 13.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,761 | 35.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,011 | 47.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 14,732 | 77.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 14,069 | 73.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 58 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 87 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 518 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79902 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,276 | 14.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 692 | 8.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,335 | 15.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 703 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,023 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 850 | 9.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 758 | 8.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 986 | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 283 | 3.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 685 | 8.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79902 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,990 | 68.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 791 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 321 | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 432 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 339 | 3.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 666 | 7.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79902 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 37 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 466 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 497 | 5.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 244 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 617 | 7.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 272 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 119 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 474 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,403 | 16.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,828 | 32.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 896 | 10.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 409 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 428 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (79902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,528 | 76.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,792 | 51.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,680 | 35.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,165 | 21.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79902 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,368 | 74.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,424 | 28.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,350 | 15.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 558 | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 215 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,722 | 20.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79902 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,963 | 40.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 434 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 417 | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,180 | 12.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,117 | 11.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,271 | 13.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,405 | 14.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79902 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 66 | 0.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 143 | 1.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 430 | 4.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 716 | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,301 | 13.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,519 | 15.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,811 | 18.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 577 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,224 | 32.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79902 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,136 | 11.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,427 | 24.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,015 | 30.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,914 | 19.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,034 | 10.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 261 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79902 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,673 | 66.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 77 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,770 | 32.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 32 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79902 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,570 | 18.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,322 | 38.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,770 | 32.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 929 | 10.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79902 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 51 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 363 | 11.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 569 | 17.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 553 | 16.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 606 | 18.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 685 | 21.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 335 | 10.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 104 | 3.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79902 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,087 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $657 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $751 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.93 | 2.38 |
Households (79902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,591 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,484 | 28.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 773 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,530 | 29.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,023 | 35.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,672 | 19.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,824 | 32.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.08 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79902 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,137 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,783 | 46.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,767 | 34.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 207 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 899 | 11.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,818 | 46.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79902 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,482 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 69 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 143 | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,479 | 27.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 654 | 11.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,137 | 57.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,177 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 845 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,693 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,641 | 14.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 197 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,293 | 49.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,151 | 43.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79902 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,475 | 81.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,477 | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,387 | 68.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 887 | 25.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 521 | 15.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 203 | 5.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,459 | 75.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 276 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,649 | 1684.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,649 | 1684.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,649 | 1684.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 116 | 42.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 107 | 38.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 15 | 5.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,091 | 1482.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79902 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,477 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,598 | 30.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 12,879 | 69.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 12,461 | 67.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 164 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 169 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 85 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79902 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,591 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,371 | 85.8% | 89.4% |
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