ZIP Code 79906

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El Paso · El Paso County · Texas

Population
4,374

407/sq mi

Median income
$56,044

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
34.1%

Median age 21.5

Land area
10.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 79906 in El Paso, Texas has a population of 4,374. The median household income is $56,044, which is 27% below the national average. 34.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 79906 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.8 square miles in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The area is home to 4,374 residents, producing a population density of 407 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 79906 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79906 sits at $56,044 (26% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $19,226. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,488 per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79906 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing El Paso County, so you can benchmark 79906 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 79906

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79906.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79906, El Paso, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,374

Population

10.8

Area (sq mi)

407

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79906?

21.5

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 45.4%
African American 16.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%

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?

$56,044

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$19,226

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,680

Total Housing Units

1,458

Occupied Units

222

Vacant Units

3.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$1,488

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 193 business establishments in ZIP 79906, employing approximately 7,540 people with a combined annual payroll of $397,454,000.

193

Businesses

7,540

Employees

$397.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 54 28.0%
Wholesale trade 24 12.4%
Manufacturing 21 10.9%
Retail trade 15 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 15 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 5.7%
Information 10 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.7%
Other services (except public administration) 9 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.1%
Construction 5 2.6%
Finance and insurance 5 2.6%
Health care and social assistance 4 2.1%

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 79906 vs 79916 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
79916 Fort Bliss, TX 2,995 0.3 mi
79903 El Paso, TX 18,451 2.2 mi
79920 El Paso, TX 153 2.3 mi
79905 El Paso, TX 26,036 3.0 mi
79930 El Paso, TX 28,410 3.2 mi
79925 El Paso, TX 40,641 3.2 mi
79904 El Paso, TX 35,060 3.5 mi
79908 El Paso, TX 3,673 3.9 mi
79924 El Paso, TX 59,058 6.4 mi
79902 El Paso, TX 21,236 5.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79906 in?
ZIP code 79906 (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 79906?
ZIP code 79906 in El Paso, TX has a population of 4,374 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79906?
The median household income in ZIP 79906 is $56,044, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79906?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79906 is White at 45.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79906?
ZIP code 79906 has 193 business establishments employing approximately 7,540 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79906?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79906 are: Transportation and warehousing (54), Wholesale trade (24), Manufacturing (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79906?
In ZIP code 79906, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79906?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79906 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for El Paso, TX

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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