79936 ZIP Code
El Paso, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79936 |
| City/Town: | El Paso |
| County: | El Paso |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 107,512 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,981 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,654 |
| Total Housing Units: | 36,834 |
| Median Home Value: | $156,400 |
| Land Area: | 25.9 sq miles
67.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.7737, -106.2954 |
Population Information (79936 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 107,512 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 52,867 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 54,645 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 6,687 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 6,661 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 7,718 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 8,104 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 9,575 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 16,725 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 11,560 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 14,067 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 6,987 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 6,245 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 8,788 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,931 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,464 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79936 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $156,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,133 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 36,834 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 35,900 | 97.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 934 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 23,926 | 66.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,974 | 33.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79936 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 68,767 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,660 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5,139 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 16,187 | 23.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 16,871 | 24.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 7,024 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 13,527 | 19.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,359 | 7.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79936 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,981 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,244 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,025 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,654 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79936 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 55,413 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 50,837 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 3,589 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 29,423 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 37,677 | 74.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 10,936 | 21.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,097 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 127 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79936 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 55,865 | 52.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,545 | 3.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 662 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,214 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 338 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 13,372 | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 32,516 | 30.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 44,775 | 41.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 93,673 | 87.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 89,293 | 83.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,183 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 90 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,107 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79936 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,895 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,219 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 3,002 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,935 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 5,185 | 14.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 7,718 | 21.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 4,027 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 5,749 | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,709 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,461 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79936 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 41,082 | 80.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 6,017 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 102 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 186 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 998 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,606 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79936 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 498 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,836 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,326 | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,581 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 6,212 | 12.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 3,941 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 883 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,994 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,270 | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 12,399 | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 5,041 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,990 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 3,866 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79936 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.9% | 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 (79936 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 85,509 | 79.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 60,386 | 56.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 34,685 | 32.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 20,769 | 19.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79936 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 29,942 | 83.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 9,438 | 26.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 8,042 | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,310 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,217 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 6,543 | 18.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79936 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 28,056 | 76.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,537 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 732 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,390 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,878 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 947 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,696 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 514 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 84 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79936 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,378 | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6,653 | 18.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 10,591 | 28.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 10,487 | 28.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,449 | 14.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 684 | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 400 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 72 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 96 | 0.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79936 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 902 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,479 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,931 | 13.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 20,835 | 56.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 7,007 | 19.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 680 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79936 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 27,590 | 76.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 579 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,282 | 20.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 326 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 114 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79936 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,274 | 3.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 10,706 | 29.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 12,361 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 11,559 | 32.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79936 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 793 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,593 | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 8,479 | 35.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 6,942 | 29.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,240 | 17.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,474 | 6.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 306 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 99 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79936 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,334 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $548 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,133 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.13 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.38 |
Households (79936 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 35,900 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 17,371 | 48.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 7,045 | 19.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,916 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 10,303 | 28.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 13,472 | 37.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 9,532 | 26.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.99 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.52 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79936 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,365 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 16,301 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 19,804 | 46.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 1,225 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 4,056 | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 14,240 | 33.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79936 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 31,719 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,559 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,539 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10,836 | 34.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6,957 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 10,828 | 34.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79936 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 80,643 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 5,956 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 106,278 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 13,292 | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,070 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 7,236 | 54.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 4,986 | 37.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79936 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 94,183 | 87.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 11,795 | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 8,816 | 74.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,310 | 19.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,549 | 13.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 669 | 5.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79936 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 85,539 | 79.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,236 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 21,973 | 982.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 21,973 | 982.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 21,973 | 982.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 444 | 19.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 68 | 3.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 164 | 7.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 20,563 | 919.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 32 | 1.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79936 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 100,825 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,491 | 31.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 69,334 | 68.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 67,819 | 67.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 622 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 772 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 121 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79936 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 35,900 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 34,179 | 95.2% | 89.4% |
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