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 High-density area
- $41,617
- Median income Below-median income area
- $117,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 79907 (El Paso, TX) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 253.4 in 2023 to 269.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,303. The poverty rate is 25.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,800 (52% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $931; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 79907 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,532housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 79936
El Paso (79936)
111,086 residents
- 79907
El Paso (79907)
55,132 residents
- 79925 40,641
El Paso (79925)
40,641 residents
- 79915 40,057
El Paso (79915)
40,057 residents
- 79927 39,016
El Paso (79927)
39,016 residents
- 79905 26,036
El Paso (79905)
26,036 residents
- 79903 18,451
El Paso (79903)
18,451 residents
- 79935 18,042
El Paso (79935)
18,042 residents
- 79906 4,374
El Paso (79906)
4,374 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79907 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79907 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79936
El Paso (79936)
$67,198 median income
- 79935
El Paso (79935)
$61,323 median income
- 79908
El Paso (79908)
$59,792 median income
- 79925
El Paso (79925)
$57,623 median income
- 79906
El Paso (79906)
$56,044 median income
- 79927
El Paso (79927)
$53,652 median income
- 79907
El Paso (79907)
$41,617 median income
- 79903
El Paso (79903)
$37,155 median income
- 79915
El Paso (79915)
$35,432 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79907, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (55,132 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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