El Paso, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79903
El Paso County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,451
- 2,335/sq mi High-density area
- $37,155
- Median income Below-median income area
- $128,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.4%
- 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 suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,335
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79903 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 79903 (El Paso, TX) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 276.9 in 2023 to 294.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79903 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, home to 18,451 residents across 7.9 square miles, a density of 2,335 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 79903 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,155 (51% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,192. The poverty rate is 28.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,400 (48% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $898; owner occupancy is 57.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 79903 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 79903
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Paso, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79903.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
72 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
63 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 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 79903, 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
18,451
Population
7.9
Area (sq mi)
2,335
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79903?
43.9
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
30.1%
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?
$37,155
Median Household Income
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$22,192
Per Capita Income
28.7%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79903 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)
$37,155 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,801housing units
6,801
Total Housing Units
5,741
Occupied Units
1,060
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,400
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$898
Median Rent
1951
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
295
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+195%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79903 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.5% | 182 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 198 |
| 2022 | +20.7% | 238 |
| 2023 | +16.1% | 277 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 295 |
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 514 business establishments in ZIP 79903, employing approximately 8,706 people with a combined annual payroll of $274,864,000.
514
Businesses
8,706
Employees
$274.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 72 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 63 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 58 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 50 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 40 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.2% |
| Information | 4 | 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 79903 vs 79905 →
ZIP 79903 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79925
El Paso (79925)
40,641 residents
- 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
- 79906 4,374
El Paso (79906)
4,374 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79903 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79903 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79925
El Paso (79925)
$57,623 median income
- 79906
El Paso (79906)
$56,044 median income
- 79902
El Paso (79902)
$50,873 median income
- 79930
El Paso (79930)
$42,099 median income
- 79904
El Paso (79904)
$41,841 median income
- 79903
El Paso (79903)
$37,155 median income
- 79915
El Paso (79915)
$35,432 median income
- 79905
El Paso (79905)
$25,721 median income
- 79901 $14,872
El Paso (79901)
$14,872 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79903 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79905 | El Paso, TX | 26,036 | 1.7 mi |
| 79906 | El Paso, TX | 4,374 | 2.2 mi |
| 79920 | El Paso, TX | 153 | 2.7 mi |
| 79916 | Fort Bliss, TX | 2,995 | 2.4 mi |
| 79902 | El Paso, TX | 21,236 | 3.3 mi |
| 79930 | El Paso, TX | 28,410 | 2.9 mi |
| 79901 | El Paso, TX | 11,328 | 2.9 mi |
| 79904 | El Paso, TX | 35,060 | 4.6 mi |
| 79925 | El Paso, TX | 40,641 | 4.7 mi |
| 79915 | El Paso, TX | 40,057 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79903, 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 (18,451 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 79903 in?
ZIP code 79903 (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 79903?
ZIP code 79903 in El Paso, TX has a population of 18,451 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79903?
The median household income in ZIP 79903 is $37,155, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79903?
The median home value in ZIP 79903 is $128,400, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79903?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79903 is Two or More Ethnicities at 58.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 94.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79903?
ZIP code 79903 has 514 business establishments employing approximately 8,706 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79903?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79903 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (72), Accommodation and food services (63), Health care and social assistance (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79903?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79903 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 79903?
In ZIP code 79903, 41.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 79903?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79903 is 20.7 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 79903?
In ZIP code 79903, approximately 57.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79903?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79903 is 28.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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