El Paso, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79901
El Paso County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,328
- 1,989/sq mi High-density area
- $14,872
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
El Paso pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Lowest
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,989
- people per sq mi
- 8%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79901 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 79901 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, home to 11,328 residents across 5.7 square miles, a density of 1,989 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 79901 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $14,872 (80% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $15,598. Economic pressure is pronounced: 56.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,400 (63% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $555; owner occupancy is 8.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 79901 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 79901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Paso, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79901.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
165 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
150 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
97 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
83 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
77 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79901, El Paso, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,328
Population
5.7
Area (sq mi)
1,989
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79901?
41.4
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
40.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$14,872
Median Household Income
-80% vs state ZIP avg
$15,598
Per Capita Income
56.3%
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79901 ranks among Texas ZIPs
El Paso, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$14,872 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,750housing units
4,750
Total Housing Units
4,024
Occupied Units
726
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,400
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$555
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 908 business establishments in ZIP 79901, employing approximately 11,473 people with a combined annual payroll of $606,642,000.
908
Businesses
11,473
Employees
$606.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 165 | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 150 | 16.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 97 | 10.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 83 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 77 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 59 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 47 | 5.2% |
| Construction | 41 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 41 | 4.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 39 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 33 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 3.3% |
| Information | 25 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 8 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 79901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79915
El Paso (79915)
40,057 residents
- 79904
El Paso (79904)
35,060 residents
- 79930
El Paso (79930)
28,410 residents
- 79905
El Paso (79905)
26,036 residents
- 79902
El Paso (79902)
21,236 residents
- 79903
El Paso (79903)
18,451 residents
- 79901 11,328
El Paso (79901)
11,328 residents
- 79922 8,935
El Paso (79922)
8,935 residents
- 79906 4,374
El Paso (79906)
4,374 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79901 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79922
El Paso (79922)
$106,003 median income
- 79906
El Paso (79906)
$56,044 median income
- 79902
El Paso (79902)
$50,873 median income
- 79930 $42,099
El Paso (79930)
$42,099 median income
- 79904 $41,841
El Paso (79904)
$41,841 median income
- 79903 $37,155
El Paso (79903)
$37,155 median income
- 79915 $35,432
El Paso (79915)
$35,432 median income
- 79905 $25,721
El Paso (79905)
$25,721 median income
- 79901 $14,872
El Paso (79901)
$14,872 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79901 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79902 | El Paso, TX | 21,236 | 2.0 mi |
| 79905 | El Paso, TX | 26,036 | 3.3 mi |
| 79903 | El Paso, TX | 18,451 | 2.9 mi |
| 79930 | El Paso, TX | 28,410 | 4.2 mi |
| 79920 | El Paso, TX | 153 | 4.8 mi |
| 79906 | El Paso, TX | 4,374 | 5.0 mi |
| 79916 | Fort Bliss, TX | 2,995 | 5.2 mi |
| 79915 | El Paso, TX | 40,057 | 6.4 mi |
| 79904 | El Paso, TX | 35,060 | 6.7 mi |
| 79922 | El Paso, TX | 8,935 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79901, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,328 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 79901 in?
ZIP code 79901 (El Paso) is located in El Paso County, Texas. El Paso County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/el-paso-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79901?
ZIP code 79901 in El Paso, TX has a population of 11,328 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79901?
The median household income in ZIP 79901 is $14,872, which is 81% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79901?
The median home value in ZIP 79901 is $91,400, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79901 is Two or More Ethnicities at 64.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 91.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79901?
ZIP code 79901 has 908 business establishments employing approximately 11,473 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79901 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (165), Retail trade (150), Accommodation and food services (97). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79901?
In ZIP code 79901, 29.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 79901?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79901 is 23.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79901?
In ZIP code 79901, approximately 8.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 91.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79901 is 56.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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