ZIP Code 79907
standardSource:
El Paso · El Paso County · Texas
- Population
- 55,132
- Median income
- $41,617
- Median home value
- $117,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.3%
- Land area
- 35.3 sq mi
1,563/sq mi
▼ 45% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
▼ 58% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.5
Denver
ZIP code 79907 in El Paso, Texas has a population of 55,132. The median household income is $41,617, which is 45% below the national average. Median home value is $117,800, 58% below the US average. 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 79907 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.3 square miles in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The area is home to 55,132 residents, producing a population density of 1,563 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 79907 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79907 sits at $41,617 (45% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $20,303. The poverty rate stands at 25.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $117,800 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $931 per month, and 59.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79907 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, 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 79907 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 79907
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79907.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
119 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
99 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
75 establishments
- Construction
Construction
72 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
66 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 79907, 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
55,132
Population
35.3
Area (sq mi)
1,563
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79907?
38.5
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
27.9%
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?
$41,617
Median Household Income
-45% vs state
$20,303
Per Capita Income
25.8%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
17,532
Total Housing Units
16,001
Occupied Units
1,531
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,800
Median Home Value
-52% vs state
$931
Median Rent
1980
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
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
269
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+169%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79907 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 180 |
| 2021 | +7.9% | 194 |
| 2022 | +21.1% | 235 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 253 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 269 |
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 775 business establishments in ZIP 79907, employing approximately 12,363 people with a combined annual payroll of $496,374,000.
775
Businesses
12,363
Employees
$496.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 119 | 15.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 99 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 75 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 72 | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 66 | 8.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 65 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 49 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 2.7% |
| Information | 16 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.5% |
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 79907 vs 79935 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79935 | El Paso, TX | 18,042 | 4.2 mi |
| 79915 | El Paso, TX | 40,057 | 3.8 mi |
| 79936 | El Paso, TX | 111,086 | 5.0 mi |
| 79927 | El Paso, TX | 39,016 | 5.4 mi |
| 79925 | El Paso, TX | 40,641 | 6.6 mi |
| 79905 | El Paso, TX | 26,036 | 7.1 mi |
| 79906 | El Paso, TX | 4,374 | 8.8 mi |
| 79903 | El Paso, TX | 18,451 | 8.7 mi |
| 79916 | Fort Bliss, TX | 2,995 | 9.1 mi |
| 79908 | El Paso, TX | 3,673 | 10.8 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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