3,109
Population
↑ 4% since 2019
22.3
Median Age
56.0%
College Grads
▲ 44% above avg
0.0%
Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
| ZIP Code | 79916 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Bliss |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | El Paso County |
| Area Code | 915 |
| Elevation | 4,057 ft |
| Latitude | 31.866612 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.387217 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48141 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 88.7% (2,759)
Female 11.3% (350) ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White49.7%
Hispanic20.6%
Black16.4%
Asian2.3%
Other7.9%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 22.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | -99.99 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.0% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 170 (20.1%) |
| Some College | 76 (9%) |
| Associates | 127 (15%) |
| Bachelors | 295 (34.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 179 (21.1%) |
Education
HS Grad20.1%
Some College9.0%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors34.8%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income
Financials
| Avg HH Size | -99.99 |
|---|
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 79916 is in Fort Bliss, TX, in El Paso County.
ZIP code 79916 is located in Texas (TX).
ZIP code 79916 is in El Paso County, TX.
ZIP 79916 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 79916 is 3,109 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 79916
ZIP code 79916 is located in Fort Bliss, Texas, within El Paso County. With a population of 3,109, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 22.3 years.
The population of 79916 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.7%. Residents are well-educated — 56.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average.
About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 35%.
Overall, ZIP code 79916 in Fort Bliss, TX is characterized as well-educated, and a young community.