PlainZIP

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
$41,841
Median income
$127,100
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $22,742. Poverty here runs at 22.8%, with unemployment measured at 8.7%. On housing, the median home value is $127,100 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $1,022 per month, and 44.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing El Paso County, so you can benchmark 79904 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 79904

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Paso, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79904.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 79904?

33.1

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

21.4%

Foreign-Born

White 29.4%
African American 7.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%

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

$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

$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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

13,696

Total Housing Units

12,563

Occupied Units

1,133

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.2%
Renter 55.8%

$127,100

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 79904 vs 79920 →

ZIP 79904 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 79904 ranks #3 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 79904 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 79904 ranks #7 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
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

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

El Paso County El Paso, TX Texas

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.

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