| ZIP Code | 79912 |
|---|---|
| City | El Paso |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | El Paso County |
| Area Code | 915 |
| Elevation | 4,272 ft |
| Latitude | 31.848583 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.534316 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48141 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.5 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 13.2% ▲ 32% above avg |
| College Grads | 59.6% ▲ 54% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 851 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,385 (15.5%) |
| Some College | 4,050 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 7,010 (14.7%) |
| Bachelors | 4,164 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 24,282 (50.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,290 ≈ Avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $248,400 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,191/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 33,856 |
| Vacant Units | 3,369 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 33,856 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 3,369 |
| Owner Occupied | 55.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 44.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
ZIP code 79912 is located in El Paso, Texas, within El Paso County. With a population of 79,126, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.5 years. Economically, 79912 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,290 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79912 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $248,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,191 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (55.3%) and renters (44.7%). Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 79912 is primarily Hispanic (71.87%). Residents are well-educated — 59.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.2%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79912 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 79912 in El Paso, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 79,126 residents, a median household income of $72,290, and a median home value of $248,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.