79938 ZIP Code
El Paso, Texas
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79938 |
| City/Town: | El Paso |
| County: | El Paso |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 95,452 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,806 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,894 |
| Total Housing Units: | 28,941 |
| Median Home Value: | $180,800 |
| Land Area: | 390.2 sq miles
1010.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.8455, -106.0197 |
Population Information (79938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 95,452 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 50,314 | 52.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 45,138 | 47.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 9,288 | 9.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 8,746 | 9.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 9,619 | 10.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 7,486 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 7,128 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 17,802 | 18.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 14,706 | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 10,320 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,224 | 3.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,428 | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,357 | 3.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 903 | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 445 | 0.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $180,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,235 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 28,941 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 27,649 | 95.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,292 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 22,322 | 80.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,327 | 19.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 53,185 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,579 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,106 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,491 | 21.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 13,461 | 25.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 5,461 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,422 | 19.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,665 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79938 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,806 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,064 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,081 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,894 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 45,584 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 38,761 | 92.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 3,230 | 7.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 20,708 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 26,362 | 68.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 10,042 | 25.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,346 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 52,517 | 55.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,065 | 4.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 588 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 890 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 28 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 8,271 | 8.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 29,093 | 30.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 35,273 | 37.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 78,129 | 81.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 71,968 | 75.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,272 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 41 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,848 | 5.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79938 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,272 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 836 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,547 | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,933 | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,857 | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 6,108 | 22.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 4,024 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 5,553 | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,265 | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,254 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79938 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 33,302 | 85.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 4,708 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 284 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 430 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 653 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,109 | 5.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79938 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 331 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,732 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,789 | 7.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 482 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 4,186 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 3,088 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 464 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,889 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,646 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 9,972 | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,505 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,714 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 3,963 | 10.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.2% | 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 (79938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 74,403 | 77.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 56,837 | 59.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 23,865 | 25.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 15,280 | 16.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79938 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 24,915 | 90.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,249 | 15.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,391 | 12.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 789 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,090 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,992 | 18.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79938 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 23,938 | 82.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 607 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 313 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 698 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 570 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 114 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 644 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,004 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 53 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79938 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 375 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 13,380 | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 9,590 | 33.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,389 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,170 | 4.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 613 | 2.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 53 | 0.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 34 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 104 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 233 | 0.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79938 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 506 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 705 | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,480 | 8.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 14,021 | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 10,611 | 36.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 618 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79938 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 19,673 | 71.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,523 | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,155 | 22.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 33 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 123 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 73 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 39 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79938 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 423 | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,684 | 27.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 11,692 | 42.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 7,850 | 28.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79938 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,374 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 846 | 3.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,828 | 17.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 7,985 | 35.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 6,428 | 28.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,753 | 7.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 22 | 0.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 86 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79938 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,574 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $537 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,235 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.02 | 2.38 |
Households (79938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 27,649 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 16,158 | 58.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 10,114 | 36.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,893 | 14.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,200 | 22.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 15,878 | 57.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,636 | 13.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.76 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79938 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,818 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 13,194 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 18,568 | 51.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 413 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,543 | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,060 | 22.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79938 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 33,485 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,540 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,940 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 14,304 | 42.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6,436 | 19.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 9,265 | 27.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 59,704 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 6,437 | 10.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 89,683 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,032 | 9.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,208 | 15.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,896 | 61.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,928 | 24.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79938 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 79,762 | 83.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 13,580 | 14.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 8,177 | 60.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,457 | 32.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 3,232 | 23.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 946 | 7.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 76,935 | 80.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 3,038 | 3.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 18,517 | 609.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 18,517 | 609.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 18,517 | 609.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 444 | 14.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 75 | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 17,404 | 572.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79938 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 86,164 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,858 | 34.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 56,306 | 65.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 54,932 | 63.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 508 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 606 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 260 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79938 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 27,649 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 27,024 | 97.7% | 89.4% |
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