El Paso, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79904
El Paso County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,060
- 1,544/sq mi High-density area
- $41,841
- Median income Below-median income area
- $127,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.3%
- 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, mixed-tenure area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,544
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79904 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 79904 (El Paso, TX) rose +10.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.4 in 2023 to 268.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79904 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, with 35,060 residents across 22.7 square miles, a density of 1,544 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 79904 reports a modest median household income of $41,841 (45% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,742. The poverty rate is 22.8%, 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 $127,100 (49% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,022; owner occupancy is 44.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 79904 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 79904
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Paso, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79904.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 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 79904, 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
35,060
Population
22.7
Area (sq mi)
1,544
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79904?
33.1
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
21.4%
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?
$41,841
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$22,742
Per Capita Income
22.8%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79904 ranks nationally
El Paso, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$41,841 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US 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
13,696housing units
13,696
Total Housing Units
12,563
Occupied Units
1,133
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$127,100
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$1,022
Median Rent
1973
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
+10.7%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79904 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 171 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 186 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 220 |
| 2023 | +10.2% | 242 |
| 2024 | +10.7% | 268 |
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 282 business establishments in ZIP 79904, employing approximately 3,071 people with a combined annual payroll of $106,270,000.
282
Businesses
3,071
Employees
$106.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 46 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 25 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.8% |
| Information | 5 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.4% |
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 79904 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79912
El Paso (79912)
77,161 residents
- 79924
El Paso (79924)
59,058 residents
- 79904
El Paso (79904)
35,060 residents
- 79930 28,410
El Paso (79930)
28,410 residents
- 79905 26,036
El Paso (79905)
26,036 residents
- 79934 19,174
El Paso (79934)
19,174 residents
- 79903 18,451
El Paso (79903)
18,451 residents
- 79906 4,374
El Paso (79906)
4,374 residents
- 79908 3,673
El Paso (79908)
3,673 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79904 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79904 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79934
El Paso (79934)
$77,754 median income
- 79912
El Paso (79912)
$72,943 median income
- 79908
El Paso (79908)
$59,792 median income
- 79924
El Paso (79924)
$56,976 median income
- 79906
El Paso (79906)
$56,044 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
- 79905 $25,721
El Paso (79905)
$25,721 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79904 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79920 | El Paso, TX | 153 | 2.0 mi |
| 79930 | El Paso, TX | 28,410 | 2.6 mi |
| 79916 | Fort Bliss, TX | 2,995 | 3.2 mi |
| 79908 | El Paso, TX | 3,673 | 3.9 mi |
| 79903 | El Paso, TX | 18,451 | 4.6 mi |
| 79906 | El Paso, TX | 4,374 | 3.5 mi |
| 79924 | El Paso, TX | 59,058 | 3.9 mi |
| 79912 | El Paso, TX | 77,161 | 5.1 mi |
| 79905 | El Paso, TX | 26,036 | 6.1 mi |
| 79934 | El Paso, TX | 19,174 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79904, 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 (35,060 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 79904 in?
ZIP code 79904 (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 79904?
ZIP code 79904 in El Paso, TX has a population of 35,060 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79904?
The median household income in ZIP 79904 is $41,841, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79904?
The median home value in ZIP 79904 is $127,100, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79904?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79904 is Two or More Ethnicities at 49.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 72.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79904?
ZIP code 79904 has 282 business establishments employing approximately 3,071 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79904?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79904 are: Other services (except public administration) (47), Retail trade (46), Accommodation and food services (39). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79904?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79904 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 79904?
In ZIP code 79904, 44.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 79904?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79904 is 21.8 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 79904?
In ZIP code 79904, approximately 44.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79904?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79904 is 22.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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