79938 ZIP Code – El Paso, Texas
ZIP code 79938 is one of the most populous ZIP codes located in El Paso, Texas, within El Paso County with a population of approximately 95,452 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $70,806, which is near the Texas average and near the national figure. Median home values of $180,800 are below the national average, with 81.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,235 is near the national average. Housing consists of 87% single-family (increasing).
At 6.5%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. An estimated 11.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 27.6%, near the national average. The population has a median age of 29.5, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 79928, 79936, 79935.
ZIP Code 79938 Data
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ZIP 79938 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79938 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 95k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $70k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $180k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,235 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 29.5 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.6% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79928 – El Paso
- 79936 – El Paso
- 79935 – El Paso
- 79918 – Fort Bliss
- 79925 – El Paso
- 79907 – El Paso
- 79908 – El Paso
- 79927 – El Paso
- 79916 – Fort Bliss
- 79915 – El Paso
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79928 | EL PASO | 79,330 | $67,016 |
| 79936 | EL PASO | 107,512 | $60,981 |
| 79935 | EL PASO | 18,815 | $62,018 |
| 79918 | FORT BLISS | 311 | Not provided |
| 79925 | EL PASO | 40,001 | $55,357 |