79915 ZIP Code
El Paso, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79915 |
| City/Town: | El Paso |
| County: | El Paso |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,737 |
| Median Household Income: | $35,278 |
| Per Capita Income: | $24,560 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,253 |
| Median Home Value: | $109,800 |
| Land Area: | 8.9 sq miles
23.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.7460, -106.3714 |
Population Information (79915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,737 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,351 | 47.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,386 | 52.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,154 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,712 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,942 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,359 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,634 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,336 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,517 | 9.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,014 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,201 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,573 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,508 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,456 | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,331 | 3.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $109,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $755 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,253 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,099 | 91.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,154 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,766 | 59.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,333 | 40.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,936 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,551 | 19.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,382 | 14.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,076 | 29.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,522 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,409 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,517 | 10.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 479 | 2.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 66.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79915 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $35,278 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $45,208 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $42,296 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $24,560 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,065 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,144 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 856 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,413 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,164 | 78.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,155 | 15.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 807 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,229 | 46.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 323 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 212 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 414 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7,760 | 21.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 10,799 | 29.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 18,310 | 49.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 34,815 | 94.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 33,383 | 90.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 89 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 30 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,313 | 3.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79915 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,711 | 13.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,180 | 9.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,704 | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,921 | 14.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,100 | 16.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,931 | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,454 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 907 | 6.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 109 | 0.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 82 | 0.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79915 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,789 | 76.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,332 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 200 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 247 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 439 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 759 | 5.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79915 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,356 | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,106 | 7.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 406 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,023 | 14.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,090 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 192 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 450 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,599 | 11.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,308 | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,421 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 709 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 463 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 30.7% | 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 (79915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,177 | 76.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,834 | 34.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,654 | 48.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 8,456 | 23.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79915 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,246 | 70.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,788 | 44.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,119 | 16.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,412 | 10.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 316 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,202 | 32.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79915 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,526 | 66.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 279 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 396 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 749 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 825 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 677 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,025 | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 764 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79915 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 491 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 651 | 4.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 381 | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,934 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,400 | 16.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,626 | 18.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,433 | 31.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 941 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 396 | 2.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79915 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 381 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,507 | 10.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,863 | 27.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,146 | 43.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,749 | 12.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 607 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79915 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,567 | 73.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 163 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,197 | 24.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 51 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 121 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79915 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,398 | 10.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,020 | 38.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,156 | 31.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,525 | 19.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79915 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 803 | 10.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,284 | 29.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,150 | 40.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 992 | 12.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 379 | 4.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 118 | 1.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 33 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79915 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,105 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $420 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $755 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.38 |
Households (79915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,099 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,471 | 34.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,659 | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,273 | 17.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,680 | 43.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,458 | 34.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,490 | 41.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.79 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.48 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79915 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,140 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,534 | 42.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,397 | 41.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 469 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,271 | 9.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,090 | 38.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79915 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,812 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 347 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 548 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,583 | 46.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,239 | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,095 | 21.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,283 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,479 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,633 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,880 | 24.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 980 | 11.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,023 | 45.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,877 | 43.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79915 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,980 | 89.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,396 | 9.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,743 | 80.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 522 | 15.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 346 | 10.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 131 | 3.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,936 | 76.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 566 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,801 | 1554.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,801 | 1554.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,801 | 1554.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 30 | 5.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 8,558 | 1512.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 70 | 12.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79915 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,583 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,748 | 19.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 27,835 | 80.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 27,598 | 79.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 15 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 207 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 15 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79915 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,099 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,573 | 80.7% | 89.4% |
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