79903 ZIP Code – El Paso, Texas
ZIP code 79903 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in El Paso, Texas, within El Paso County with a population of approximately 15,729 residents. The median household income is $35,750 — well below the Texas average and well below the national average. At $115,500, median home values run well below the national average, with 57.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $843 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 85% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
At 4.3%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. About 30.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 42.3, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 79905, 79906, 79930.
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ZIP 79903 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79903 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $35k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $115k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $843 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.3 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 30.2% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.8% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79905 – El Paso
- 79906 – El Paso
- 79930 – El Paso
- 79901 – El Paso
- 79902 – El Paso
- 79904 – El Paso
- 79925 – El Paso
- 79908 – El Paso
- 79915 – El Paso
- 79918 – Fort Bliss
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79905 | EL PASO | 22,133 | $24,618 |
| 79906 | EL PASO | 5,970 | $54,326 |
| 79930 | EL PASO | 25,899 | $41,953 |
| 79901 | EL PASO | 8,747 | $14,142 |
| 79902 | EL PASO | 19,108 | $39,414 |