79924 ZIP Code
El Paso, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79924 |
| City/Town: | El Paso |
| County: | El Paso |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 60,667 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,555 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,220 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,587 |
| Median Home Value: | $122,600 |
| Land Area: | 12.4 sq miles
32.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.9022, -106.4135 |
Population Information (79924 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 60,667 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 30,820 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 29,847 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,953 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,896 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,245 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 5,174 | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,372 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,352 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,416 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,244 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,206 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,137 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,677 | 7.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,761 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,234 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79924 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $122,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $985 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,587 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,219 | 93.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,368 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,069 | 61.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,150 | 38.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79924 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 38,027 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,166 | 11.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,147 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,610 | 27.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9,699 | 25.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,595 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,862 | 12.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,948 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79924 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,555 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,355 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,400 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,220 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79924 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 28,114 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,491 | 90.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,446 | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 19,197 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,886 | 73.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,476 | 22.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,041 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 88 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79924 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,742 | 44.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,102 | 8.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 652 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 957 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 63 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 9,600 | 15.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 17,551 | 28.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 25,348 | 41.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 43,625 | 71.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 40,379 | 66.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,140 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 180 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,926 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79924 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,345 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 840 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,594 | 12.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,381 | 11.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,795 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,792 | 22.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,021 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,413 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 590 | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 448 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79924 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,433 | 79.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,879 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 393 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 272 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 750 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,449 | 5.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79924 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 142 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,508 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,402 | 5.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 269 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,077 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,909 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 469 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,048 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,278 | 9.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,994 | 28.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,518 | 10.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,216 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,661 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79924 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.9% | 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 (79924 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 46,196 | 76.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,623 | 50.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 22,911 | 37.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 13,109 | 21.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79924 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,226 | 76.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,582 | 31.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,009 | 23.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,512 | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 626 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,403 | 20.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79924 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 16,113 | 71.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 494 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 549 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 937 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,091 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 934 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,026 | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,357 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 86 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79924 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,517 | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,344 | 10.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,432 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,188 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,272 | 23.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,370 | 19.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,819 | 16.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 384 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 236 | 1.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79924 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 535 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,471 | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,574 | 15.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 12,894 | 57.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,900 | 17.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 213 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79924 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 15,156 | 71.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 354 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,593 | 26.4% | 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: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 31 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 57 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79924 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,311 | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,305 | 34.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,635 | 36.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,968 | 23.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79924 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,100 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,470 | 18.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 5,776 | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,679 | 20.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 791 | 6.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 162 | 1.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 67 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 24 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79924 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,154 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $470 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $985 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.93 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.71 | 2.38 |
Households (79924 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,219 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,676 | 45.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,114 | 19.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,113 | 19.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,322 | 29.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,866 | 37.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,515 | 30.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.85 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.44 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79924 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,099 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,490 | 39.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,906 | 45.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 727 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,602 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,080 | 33.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79924 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 17,213 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 833 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 962 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,462 | 37.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,962 | 23.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,994 | 29.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79924 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 44,246 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 5,841 | 13.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 59,305 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 9,950 | 16.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 661 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 5,167 | 51.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 4,122 | 41.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79924 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 52,698 | 86.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,078 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,117 | 58.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,658 | 37.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,771 | 25.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 303 | 4.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79924 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 48,567 | 80.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,289 | 3.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 12,100 | 528.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 12,100 | 528.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 12,100 | 528.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 535 | 23.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 792 | 34.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 10,052 | 439.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79924 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 56,714 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,781 | 41.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 32,933 | 58.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 31,292 | 55.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 575 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 638 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 428 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79924 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,219 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 19,871 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
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