79930 ZIP Code
El Paso, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79930 |
| City/Town: | El Paso |
| County: | El Paso |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,899 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,953 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,117 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,971 |
| Median Home Value: | $117,300 |
| Land Area: | 7.5 sq miles
19.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.8104, -106.4690 |
Population Information (79930 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,899 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,513 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,386 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,419 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,738 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,315 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,521 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,335 | 12.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,583 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,234 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,575 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,497 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,736 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,351 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,189 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 406 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79930 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $117,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $845 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,971 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,138 | 84.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,833 | 15.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,516 | 44.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,622 | 55.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79930 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,571 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,400 | 14.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,144 | 12.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,398 | 26.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,565 | 21.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,172 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,999 | 12.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 893 | 5.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 72.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79930 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,953 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $54,061 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $42,263 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,117 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79930 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,423 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,800 | 93.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 871 | 6.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,693 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,059 | 76.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,692 | 14.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 946 | 8.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 103 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79930 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,498 | 52.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 279 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 134 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 188 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,802 | 14.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 7,998 | 30.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 11,498 | 44.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 23,188 | 89.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 21,749 | 84.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 538 | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 19 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 882 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79930 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 889 | 8.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 732 | 7.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,499 | 14.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,251 | 12.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,384 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,321 | 22.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 876 | 8.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 776 | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 218 | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 192 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79930 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,345 | 87.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 722 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 137 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 179 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 185 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 650 | 5.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79930 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 52 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 915 | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 593 | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 197 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,538 | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 561 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 215 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 969 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,425 | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,941 | 24.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,435 | 12.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 532 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 427 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79930 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.7% | 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 (79930 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,937 | 69.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,129 | 39.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,702 | 37.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 7,115 | 27.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79930 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,969 | 78.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,821 | 27.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,525 | 15.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 469 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 92 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,402 | 23.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79930 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,928 | 57.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 784 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 623 | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 462 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 931 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,087 | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,103 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 53 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79930 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 175 | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 770 | 6.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 230 | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 746 | 6.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,841 | 15.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,437 | 12.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,799 | 23.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,543 | 12.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,430 | 20.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79930 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 433 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,351 | 19.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,539 | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,532 | 29.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 912 | 7.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 204 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79930 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,344 | 72.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 83 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,529 | 24.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 27 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 50 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 64 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79930 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 811 | 8.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,171 | 41.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,075 | 30.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,081 | 20.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79930 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 52 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,410 | 31.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,845 | 40.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 654 | 14.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 336 | 7.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 182 | 4.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 24 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79930 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,232 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $437 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $845 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (79930 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,138 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,681 | 36.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,221 | 12.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,339 | 23.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,241 | 32.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,853 | 28.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,896 | 28.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79930 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,452 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,957 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,327 | 41.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 267 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,442 | 13.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,460 | 42.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79930 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,859 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 465 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 359 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,363 | 34.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,087 | 15.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,585 | 37.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79930 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,869 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,126 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,052 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,142 | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 319 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,437 | 45.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,386 | 44.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79930 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,916 | 84.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,828 | 14.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,885 | 75.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 778 | 20.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 488 | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 165 | 4.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79930 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,875 | 72.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 356 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,024 | 1973.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,024 | 1973.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,024 | 1973.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 87 | 24.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 65 | 18.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,725 | 1889.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79930 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,480 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,540 | 22.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 18,940 | 77.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 18,682 | 76.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 39 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 180 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 39 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79930 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,138 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,245 | 91.2% | 89.4% |
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