City

El Paso, TX

137 ZIP codes  ·  El Paso County  ·  Texas

👥815,636Population
💰$60,757Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂33.9Median Age
🏠$173,514Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓39.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 11.5%Hispanic: 82.3%Black: 3%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.4%Race
White11.5%
Hispanic82.3%
Black3.0%
Asian1.2%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads39.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma18,650 (4.2%)
HS Graduate109,192 (24.5%)
Some College64,943 (14.6%)
Associates76,646 (17.2%)
Bachelors47,056 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree129,603 (29.1%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 24.5%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 29.1%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad24.5%
Some College14.6%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate29.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.3%Renter: 35.7%Tenure
Owner64.3%
Renter35.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,757 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$173,513 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,116/mo
Total Housing Units304,824
Vacant Units22,810

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About El Paso, TX

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 Codes in El Paso
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner 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%