79904 ZIP Code
El Paso, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79904 |
| City/Town: | El Paso |
| County: | El Paso |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,634 |
| Median Household Income: | $38,476 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,779 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,142 |
| Median Home Value: | $112,300 |
| Land Area: | 12.0 sq miles
31.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.8492, -106.4648 |
Population Information (79904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,634 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,932 | 47.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,702 | 52.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,822 | 8.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,894 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,546 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,664 | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,859 | 9.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,581 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,480 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,978 | 9.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,404 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,616 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,757 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,196 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 837 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $112,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $935 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,142 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,792 | 89.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,350 | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,760 | 40.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,032 | 59.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,849 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,235 | 11.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,910 | 10.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,770 | 30.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,670 | 24.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,689 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,733 | 9.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 842 | 4.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79904 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $38,476 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,266 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $45,323 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,779 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,877 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,681 | 86.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,688 | 13.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,136 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,958 | 74.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,136 | 20.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 587 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,725 | 46.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,963 | 6.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 111 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 575 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,928 | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 10,309 | 32.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 13,557 | 42.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 23,545 | 74.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 22,150 | 70.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 528 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 849 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79904 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,006 | 8.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,334 | 11.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,730 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,334 | 11.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,898 | 16.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,874 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,326 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 749 | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 271 | 2.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 270 | 2.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79904 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,588 | 89.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,004 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 229 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 127 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 152 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 859 | 8.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79904 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 124 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 941 | 8.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 536 | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 164 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,453 | 13.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 574 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 142 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 448 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,343 | 12.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,663 | 24.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,191 | 11.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 509 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 593 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.8% | 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 (79904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,201 | 73.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,317 | 45.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,830 | 37.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,919 | 21.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79904 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,537 | 72.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,088 | 34.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,179 | 18.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,398 | 11.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 208 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,082 | 26.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79904 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,040 | 61.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 752 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,088 | 8.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 496 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 745 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,048 | 8.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 632 | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 341 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79904 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 687 | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,096 | 8.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,654 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,490 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,916 | 14.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,745 | 13.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,818 | 29.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 431 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 305 | 2.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79904 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 249 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,147 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,756 | 28.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,104 | 46.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,691 | 12.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 195 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79904 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,694 | 73.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 122 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,828 | 24.0% | 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: | 96 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 52 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79904 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,523 | 12.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,210 | 35.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,225 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,834 | 15.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79904 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 247 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,704 | 35.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,499 | 31.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 472 | 9.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 611 | 12.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 162 | 3.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 53 | 1.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 12 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79904 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,252 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $430 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $935 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.71 | 2.38 |
Households (79904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,792 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,872 | 41.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,170 | 18.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,200 | 18.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,453 | 37.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,437 | 37.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,801 | 32.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.40 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79904 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,131 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,052 | 36.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,421 | 48.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 341 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 997 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,477 | 40.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79904 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,000 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 522 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 345 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,583 | 44.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,758 | 22.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,792 | 22.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,605 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,965 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,120 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,691 | 15.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 334 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,365 | 50.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,992 | 42.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79904 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,625 | 84.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,521 | 14.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,594 | 57.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,418 | 31.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,037 | 22.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 509 | 11.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,642 | 77.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 819 | 2.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,992 | 853.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,992 | 853.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,992 | 853.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 257 | 31.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 187 | 22.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 25 | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,217 | 759.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79904 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,812 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,804 | 37.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 18,008 | 62.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 17,333 | 60.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 288 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 306 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 81 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79904 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,792 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,410 | 88.3% | 89.4% |
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