79906 ZIP Code – El Paso, Texas
79906 is a ZIP code serving El Paso, Texas in El Paso County with a population of approximately 5,970 residents. At $54,326, the median household income here runs below the Texas average and below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 81% single-family (decreasing), 16% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 14.2%, which is well above the U.S. rate. About 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. Neighboring ZIP codes include 79903, 79908, 79930.
ZIP Code 79906 Data
Population
5,970
Median Household Income
$54,326
Median Home Value
Not provided
Median Rent
$1,414
Median Age
21.3
Unemployment Rate
14.2%
Poverty Rate
19.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.3%
County
El Paso County
State
Texas
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ZIP 79906 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79906 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,970 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | — | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,414 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 21.3 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.2% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.3% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79903 – El Paso
- 79908 – El Paso
- 79930 – El Paso
- 79905 – El Paso
- 79925 – El Paso
- 79904 – El Paso
- 79918 – Fort Bliss
- 79916 – Fort Bliss
- 79902 – El Paso
- 79901 – El Paso
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79903 | EL PASO | 15,729 | $35,750 |
| 79908 | EL PASO | 4,378 | $58,929 |
| 79930 | EL PASO | 25,899 | $41,953 |
| 79905 | EL PASO | 22,133 | $24,618 |
| 79925 | EL PASO | 40,001 | $55,357 |