79912 ZIP Code
El Paso, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79912 |
| City/Town: | El Paso |
| County: | El Paso |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 76,890 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,324 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,166 |
| Total Housing Units: | 33,320 |
| Median Home Value: | $228,300 |
| Land Area: | 23.7 sq miles
61.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.8486, -106.5343 |
Population Information (79912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 76,890 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 37,025 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 39,865 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,226 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 5,342 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 5,601 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,950 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 6,187 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 13,713 | 17.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 9,011 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 9,280 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,562 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,142 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,636 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,629 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,611 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $228,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,134 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 33,320 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 29,899 | 89.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,421 | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 16,546 | 55.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 13,353 | 44.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 51,584 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,830 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,956 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,938 | 17.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9,160 | 17.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,700 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 14,713 | 28.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 10,287 | 19.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 48.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79912 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,324 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $103,980 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,654 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,166 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 40,770 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 38,025 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,953 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 20,007 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 27,452 | 72.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 8,121 | 21.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,333 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 119 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 37,381 | 48.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,636 | 2.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 407 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,501 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 227 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 14,491 | 18.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 20,247 | 26.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 33,172 | 43.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 55,697 | 72.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 52,299 | 68.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,271 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 154 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,973 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79912 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,712 | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,168 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,199 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,264 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,245 | 10.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,975 | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,704 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,739 | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,647 | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,246 | 10.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79912 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 28,959 | 76.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,255 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 293 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 245 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 638 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,233 | 11.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79912 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 274 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,877 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,681 | 7.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 936 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 4,052 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,784 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 499 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,159 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,549 | 12.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 11,816 | 31.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,853 | 10.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,071 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,474 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.6% | 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 (79912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 60,969 | 79.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 46,890 | 61.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,863 | 27.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 14,802 | 19.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79912 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 24,988 | 83.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,799 | 22.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,640 | 18.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,219 | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 638 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,699 | 9.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79912 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 19,629 | 58.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,509 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 591 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,542 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,766 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 3,086 | 9.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,117 | 12.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 66 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 14 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79912 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 74 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,573 | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,273 | 12.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 7,885 | 23.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 7,206 | 21.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 6,058 | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,677 | 11.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,190 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 227 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 157 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79912 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,291 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,409 | 13.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,157 | 18.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 12,144 | 36.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 7,388 | 22.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,931 | 5.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79912 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 18,116 | 60.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 307 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,393 | 38.1% | 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: | 33 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79912 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,359 | 4.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 10,540 | 35.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 11,058 | 37.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 6,942 | 23.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79912 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 214 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 233 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,900 | 11.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 4,337 | 26.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,920 | 29.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,499 | 21.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,210 | 7.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 233 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79912 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,866 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $750 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,134 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.38 |
Households (79912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 29,899 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 13,208 | 44.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,111 | 17.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,912 | 19.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 8,905 | 29.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 8,980 | 30.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 8,108 | 27.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79912 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,868 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,609 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 14,989 | 50.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 579 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,108 | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,778 | 32.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79912 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 21,335 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 799 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,199 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8,545 | 40.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,596 | 16.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 7,196 | 33.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 58,407 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,479 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 75,771 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,136 | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 818 | 11.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,178 | 44.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,140 | 44.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79912 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 63,319 | 82.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 12,675 | 16.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 8,034 | 63.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,472 | 27.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,044 | 16.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1,169 | 9.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 59,547 | 77.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,331 | 3.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 17,343 | 744.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 17,343 | 744.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 17,343 | 744.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 675 | 29.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 246 | 10.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 13 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 14,160 | 607.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 425 | 18.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79912 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 72,664 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,368 | 40.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 43,296 | 59.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 40,053 | 55.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,332 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,323 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 588 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79912 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 29,899 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 28,839 | 96.5% | 89.4% |
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