79912 ZIP Code – El Paso, Texas

Located in El Paso, Texas, ZIP code 79912 is one of the most populous ZIP codes within El Paso County with a population of approximately 76,890 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $71,324, which is near the Texas average and near the national figure. Median home values of $228,300 are near the national average, with 53.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,134 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 62% single-family (decreasing), 30% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.

At 5.2%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. An estimated 13.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. 48.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. At 33.5, the median age is below the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 79922, 88063, 79930.

ZIP Code 79912 Data

Population 76,890
Median Household Income $71,324
Median Home Value $228,300
Median Rent $1,134
Median Age 33.5
Unemployment Rate 5.2%
Poverty Rate 13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.8%
State Texas

ZIP 79912 vs. Texas vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 79912TX Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population76k15k10k
Median Household Income$71k$70k$73k
Median Home Value$228k$207k$258k
Median Rent$1,134$1,123$1,088
Median Age33.539.843.2
Unemployment Rate5.2%4.8%5.0%
Poverty Rate13.3%14.2%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher48.8%25.7%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
79922 EL PASO 6,796 $90,278
88063 SUNLAND PARK 11,398 $27,078
79930 EL PASO 25,899 $41,953
79904 EL PASO 31,634 $38,476
79932 EL PASO 29,269 $80,383