79901 ZIP Code – El Paso, Texas
79901 is a ZIP code serving El Paso, Texas in El Paso County with a population of approximately 8,747 residents. The median household income is $14,142 — well below the Texas average and well below the national average. At $84,000, median home values run well below the national average, with 8.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $502 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 16% single-family (decreasing), 70% apartments (increasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 12.6%, well above the national average. About 54.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 7.5%, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 46.1, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 79902, 79903, 79905.
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ZIP 79901 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79901 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,747 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $14k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $84k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $502 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.6% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 54.9% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 7.5% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79902 – El Paso
- 79903 – El Paso
- 79905 – El Paso
- 79930 – El Paso
- 79906 – El Paso
- 79922 – El Paso
- 79915 – El Paso
- 79904 – El Paso
- 88063 – Sunland Park
- 79912 – El Paso
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79902 | EL PASO | 19,108 | $39,414 |
| 79903 | EL PASO | 15,729 | $35,750 |
| 79905 | EL PASO | 22,133 | $24,618 |
| 79930 | EL PASO | 25,899 | $41,953 |
| 79906 | EL PASO | 5,970 | $54,326 |