79905 ZIP Code
El Paso, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79905 |
| City/Town: | El Paso |
| County: | El Paso |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,133 |
| Median Household Income: | $24,618 |
| Per Capita Income: | $20,815 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,132 |
| Median Home Value: | $97,000 |
| Land Area: | 6.6 sq miles
17.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.7661, -106.4262 |
Population Information (79905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,133 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,337 | 46.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,796 | 53.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,595 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,336 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,617 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,032 | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,742 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,888 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,751 | 7.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,233 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,193 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,461 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,184 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,358 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 743 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $97,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $605 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,132 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,984 | 87.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,148 | 12.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,736 | 46.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,248 | 53.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,811 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,580 | 25.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,474 | 17.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,253 | 23.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,526 | 18.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 822 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 919 | 6.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 237 | 1.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 56.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79905 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $24,618 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $35,986 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $29,483 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $20,815 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,126 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,157 | 88.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 969 | 11.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,205 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,619 | 78.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,011 | 14.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 490 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 37 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,652 | 34.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 86 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 258 | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 20 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 203 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,939 | 22.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 8,975 | 40.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 13,318 | 60.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 20,726 | 93.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 20,019 | 90.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 116 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 591 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79905 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,290 | 16.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,209 | 15.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,542 | 19.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,031 | 12.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,028 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 994 | 12.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 338 | 4.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 495 | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 15 | 0.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 42 | 0.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79905 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,972 | 69.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 950 | 13.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 280 | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 179 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 225 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 392 | 5.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79905 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 28 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 830 | 11.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 432 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 434 | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 958 | 13.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 548 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 223 | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 244 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 610 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,684 | 23.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 643 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 246 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 277 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 44.7% | 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 (79905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,246 | 68.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,547 | 25.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,961 | 49.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,802 | 30.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79905 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,110 | 64.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,156 | 39.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,250 | 15.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 900 | 11.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 270 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,037 | 38.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79905 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,381 | 58.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 346 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 493 | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 514 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 682 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 661 | 7.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 489 | 5.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 566 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79905 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 685 | 7.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 110 | 1.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 299 | 3.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 625 | 6.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 891 | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,327 | 14.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,583 | 28.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,355 | 14.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,247 | 13.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79905 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 454 | 5.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,233 | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,037 | 33.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,399 | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 830 | 9.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 179 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79905 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,122 | 76.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 46 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,726 | 21.6% | 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: | 42 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79905 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,399 | 17.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,112 | 39.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,200 | 27.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,273 | 15.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79905 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 641 | 17.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,403 | 37.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,284 | 34.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 211 | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 163 | 4.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 28 | 0.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 6 | 0.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79905 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,032 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $339 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $605 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.90 | 2.38 |
Households (79905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,984 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,476 | 31.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 957 | 12.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,916 | 24.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,381 | 42.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,685 | 33.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,343 | 41.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.75 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.52 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79905 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,008 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,259 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,967 | 37.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 662 | 8.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 827 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,527 | 44.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79905 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,837 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 348 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 214 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,455 | 42.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,546 | 26.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,274 | 21.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,354 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 675 | 4.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,048 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,805 | 21.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 785 | 16.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,643 | 34.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,377 | 49.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79905 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,513 | 88.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,319 | 10.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,013 | 86.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 277 | 11.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 183 | 7.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 29 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,379 | 65.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 439 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,754 | 1766.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,754 | 1766.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,754 | 1766.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 25 | 5.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1 | 0.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 7,702 | 1754.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79905 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,538 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 2,605 | 12.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 17,933 | 87.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 17,873 | 87.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 41 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 18 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79905 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,984 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,329 | 79.3% | 89.4% |
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