Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
| Below Poverty | 18.2% ▲ 82% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 18,650 (4.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 109,192 (24.5%) |
| Some College | 64,943 (14.6%) |
| Associates | 76,646 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 47,056 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 129,603 (29.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,757 ▼ 20% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $173,513 ▼ 38% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,116/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 304,824 |
| Vacant Units | 22,810 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
El Paso is a city in Texas, located in El Paso County. The city spans 137 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 815,636 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.9 years.
Economically, El Paso is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,756 is below the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.
The real estate market in El Paso is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,513, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,115 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of El Paso is moderately educated. 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (82.28%).
El Paso, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 137 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79901 | 8,321 | $13,984 | $93,100 | $517 | 12.4% | 20.7% | 7.7% |
| 79902 | 18,529 | $45,333 | $223,300 | $777 | 7.4% | 50.6% | 41.3% |
| 79903 | 15,120 | $38,294 | $118,300 | $883 | 4.3% | 27.6% | 58.6% |
| 79904 | 33,022 | $40,892 | $117,400 | $1,017 | 10.8% | 25.2% | 42.4% |
| 79905 | 22,062 | $25,496 | $103,900 | $646 | 10.4% | 21.4% | 48.5% |
| 79906 | 6,061 | $51,907 | — | $1,510 | 5.1% | 39.5% | 0.0% |
| 79907 | 47,850 | $41,901 | $110,600 | $910 | 5.3% | 27.2% | 59.0% |
| 79908 | 4,253 | $62,675 | — | $1,753 | 1.7% | 51.7% | 1.7% |
| 79911 | 9,107 | $108,525 | $293,500 | $1,421 | 3.0% | 69.6% | 77.7% |
| 79912 | 79,126 | $72,290 | $248,400 | $1,191 | 5.1% | 59.6% | 55.3% |
| 79915 | 34,731 | $35,938 | $117,600 | $808 | 5.8% | 23.6% | 60.4% |
| 79922 | 7,162 | $89,364 | $297,300 | $1,193 | 1.6% | 59.8% | 88.4% |
| 79924 | 60,399 | $56,786 | $131,200 | $1,062 | 8.9% | 32.7% | 61.5% |
| 79925 | 40,241 | $57,735 | $176,300 | $1,039 | 4.0% | 39.6% | 50.7% |
| 79927 | 43,126 | $51,735 | $125,300 | $1,070 | 5.0% | 24.4% | 78.8% |
| 79928 | 82,792 | $73,704 | $188,600 | $1,145 | 6.5% | 38.6% | 88.5% |
| 79930 | 25,484 | $41,826 | $124,000 | $909 | 6.2% | 28.1% | 44.9% |
| 79932 | 29,524 | $76,789 | $253,300 | $1,042 | 5.7% | 55.7% | 72.1% |
| 79934 | 27,347 | $75,442 | $197,300 | $1,387 | 5.5% | 53.2% | 68.8% |
| 79935 | 19,073 | $65,000 | $194,700 | $1,070 | 6.5% | 41.3% | 51.1% |
| 79936 | 104,427 | $64,958 | $169,500 | $1,214 | 5.3% | 41.0% | 67.5% |
| 79938 | 97,851 | $75,801 | $199,700 | $1,433 | 5.9% | 40.4% | 81.2% |