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El Paso, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79902

El Paso County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,236
1,250/sq mi
$50,873
Median income
$238,500
Median home value
40.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

El Paso pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
1,250
people per sq mi
42%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79902 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79902 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, with 21,236 residents across 17.0 square miles, a density of 1,250 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 79902 reports a modest median household income of $50,873 (33% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $37,805. Poverty here runs at 22.5%, with unemployment measured at 7.7%. Housing costs here run $238,500 for a typical home value (4% below the state average), with rent averaging $808 a month; 42.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 79902, plus 6 more within El Paso County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 79902

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Paso, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79902.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 79902, 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

21,236

Population

17.0

Area (sq mi)

1,250

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79902?

40.0

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

24.4%

Foreign-Born

White 32.2%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 75.6%

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?

$50,873

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$37,805

Per Capita Income

22.5%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79902 ranks nationally

El Paso, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,873 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,650

Total Housing Units

8,494

Occupied Units

1,156

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.0%
Renter 58.0%

$238,500

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$808

Median Rent

1954

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

303

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+203%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79902 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +203% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 205
2021 +13.4% 232
2022 +6.4% 247
2023 +18.2% 292
2024 +3.6% 303

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,071 business establishments in ZIP 79902, employing approximately 17,501 people with a combined annual payroll of $925,709,000.

1,071

Businesses

17,501

Employees

$925.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 332 31.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 179 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 114 10.6%
Retail trade 70 6.5%
Finance and insurance 63 5.9%
Other services (except public administration) 60 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 55 5.1%
Construction 46 4.3%
Wholesale trade 39 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 1.9%
Manufacturing 15 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 15 1.4%
Information 14 1.3%
Educational services 9 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 79902 vs 79901 →

ZIP 79902 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79902 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 79902 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 79902 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
79901 El Paso, TX 11,328 2.0 mi
79903 El Paso, TX 18,451 3.3 mi
79930 El Paso, TX 28,410 3.0 mi
79920 El Paso, TX 153 3.9 mi
79905 El Paso, TX 26,036 4.5 mi
79922 El Paso, TX 8,935 4.3 mi
79912 El Paso, TX 77,161 4.9 mi
79906 El Paso, TX 4,374 5.1 mi
79916 Fort Bliss, TX 2,995 5.1 mi
79904 El Paso, TX 35,060 5.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in El Paso County

79936 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 111,086
79912 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 77,161
79924 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 59,058
79907 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 55,132
79938 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 53,520
79928 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 49,544

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79902 in? ▼
ZIP code 79902 (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 79902? ▼
ZIP code 79902 in El Paso, TX has a population of 21,236 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79902? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79902 is $50,873, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79902? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79902 is $238,500, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79902? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79902 is Two or More Ethnicities at 49.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 75.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79902? ▼
ZIP code 79902 has 1,071 business establishments employing approximately 17,501 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79902? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79902 are: Health care and social assistance (332), Professional, scientific, and technical services (179), Accommodation and food services (114). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79902? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79902 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 203%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79902? ▼
In ZIP code 79902, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.8% 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 79902? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79902 is 20.3 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 79902? ▼
In ZIP code 79902, approximately 42.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79902? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79902 is 22.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.