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El Paso, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79907

El Paso County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

55,132
1,563/sq mi
$41,617
Median income
$117,800
Median home value
13.3%
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 and unusually populous area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,563
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79907 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79907 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, with 55,132 residents across 35.3 square miles, a density of 1,563 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 79907 reports a modest median household income of $41,617 (45% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $20,303. 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.4%. Median home value sits at $117,800 (52% below the state average), median rent at $931 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 79907, plus 6 more within El Paso County, give a clearer read than the 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 79907

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Paso, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79907.

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 79907, 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

55,132

Population

35.3

Area (sq mi)

1,563

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79907?

38.5

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

27.9%

Foreign-Born

White 26.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 93.4%

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

How ZIP 79907 ranks nationally

El Paso, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$41,617 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%

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

Owner 59.3%
Renter 40.7%

$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 79907 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 79907 ranks #2 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 79907 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 79907 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
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

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
79938 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 53,520
79928 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 49,544
79925 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 40,641

Related Areas

El Paso County El Paso, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79907 in? ▼
ZIP code 79907 (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 79907? ▼
ZIP code 79907 in El Paso, TX has a population of 55,132 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79907? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79907 is $41,617, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79907? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79907 is $117,800, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79907? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79907 is Two or More Ethnicities at 52.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 93.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79907? ▼
ZIP code 79907 has 775 business establishments employing approximately 12,363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79907? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79907 are: Retail trade (119), Transportation and warehousing (99), Accommodation and food services (75). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79907? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79907 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 79907? ▼
In ZIP code 79907, 46.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 79907? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79907 is 22.3 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 79907? ▼
In ZIP code 79907, approximately 59.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79907? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79907 is 25.8% 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.