ZIP Code 79906
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El Paso · El Paso County · Texas
- Population
- 4,374
- Median income
- $56,044
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.1%
- Land area
- 10.8 sq mi
407/sq mi
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
Median age 21.5
Denver
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.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
54 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
24 establishments
- Manufacturing 21
Manufacturing
21 establishments
- Retail trade 15
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 15
Accommodation and food services
15 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79906?
21.5
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
8.0%
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?
$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?
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
$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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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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