79927 ZIP Code
El Paso, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79927 |
| City/Town: | El Paso |
| County: | El Paso |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 42,241 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,581 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,368 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,879 |
| Median Home Value: | $112,300 |
| Land Area: | 27.8 sq miles
71.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.6454, -106.2749 |
Population Information (79927 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,241 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,792 | 46.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,449 | 53.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,615 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,576 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,489 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,160 | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,604 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,316 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,365 | 15.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,702 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,968 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,258 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,495 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,460 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 233 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79927 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $112,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $992 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,879 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,243 | 95.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 636 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,542 | 79.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,701 | 20.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79927 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,797 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 5,139 | 19.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,429 | 12.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,695 | 32.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,617 | 17.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,362 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,965 | 7.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 590 | 2.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 68.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 9.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79927 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,581 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $58,509 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $51,281 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,368 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79927 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,051 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,940 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,081 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,744 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,204 | 75.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,146 | 16.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,538 | 8.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 52 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79927 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,779 | 49.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 99 | 0.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 720 | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 154 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7,893 | 18.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 12,596 | 29.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 20,269 | 48.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 41,094 | 97.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 39,543 | 93.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 126 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 19 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,406 | 3.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79927 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 965 | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,045 | 7.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,484 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,524 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,037 | 15.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,341 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,421 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,976 | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 257 | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 193 | 1.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79927 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,686 | 72.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,833 | 15.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 192 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 20 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 201 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,095 | 5.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79927 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 260 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,661 | 14.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,421 | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 497 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,174 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,602 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 46 | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 600 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,918 | 10.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,344 | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,592 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 943 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 882 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79927 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.7% | 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 (79927 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,537 | 72.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,887 | 42.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,529 | 34.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 11,627 | 27.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79927 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,751 | 81.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,084 | 30.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,358 | 10.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,062 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 448 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,742 | 28.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79927 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,800 | 70.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 602 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 400 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 175 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 117 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 120 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 126 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,479 | 17.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 60 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79927 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 545 | 3.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,914 | 13.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,916 | 21.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,004 | 14.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,447 | 24.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,763 | 12.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 616 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 257 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 124 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 293 | 2.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79927 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 348 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 208 | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,546 | 18.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,623 | 47.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,819 | 27.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 335 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79927 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,067 | 76.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 552 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,449 | 18.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 43 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 72 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79927 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 626 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,916 | 22.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,984 | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,717 | 35.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79927 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,347 | 12.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,969 | 28.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,298 | 31.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,838 | 17.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 860 | 8.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 129 | 1.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 49 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 52 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79927 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,281 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $435 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $992 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.12 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.43 | 2.38 |
Households (79927 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,243 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,801 | 51.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,105 | 23.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,845 | 13.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,833 | 28.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,813 | 43.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,897 | 29.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.19 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.63 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79927 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,813 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,130 | 38.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,006 | 50.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 370 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 937 | 5.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,518 | 34.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79927 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,669 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 331 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 613 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,894 | 38.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,241 | 25.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,590 | 28.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79927 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,306 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,033 | 3.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,164 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,407 | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 459 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,169 | 49.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,779 | 43.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79927 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,547 | 88.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,237 | 10.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,603 | 85.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 567 | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 111 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 67 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79927 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,521 | 65.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 693 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 14,720 | 2124.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 14,720 | 2124.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 14,720 | 2124.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 3 | 0.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 14,624 | 2110.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79927 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,626 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,173 | 13.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 34,453 | 86.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 34,335 | 86.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 15 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 101 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79927 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,243 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,362 | 93.3% | 89.4% |
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