ZIP Code 79908

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El Paso · El Paso County · Texas

Population
3,673

73/sq mi

Median income
$59,792

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
34.7%

Median age 16.9

Land area
50.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 79908 in El Paso, Texas has a population of 3,673. The median household income is $59,792, which is 22% below the national average. 34.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 79908 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 50.5 square miles in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The area is home to 3,673 residents, producing a population density of 73 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 79908 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79908 sits at $59,792 (21% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $18,708. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,827 per month, and 1.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79908 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 16.9, 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 79908 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 →

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 79908, 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

3,673

Population

50.5

Area (sq mi)

73

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79908?

16.9

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 48.1%
African American 22.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%

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?

$59,792

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$18,708

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,176

Total Housing Units

1,103

Occupied Units

73

Vacant Units

3.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 1.5%
Renter 98.5%

$1,827

Median Rent

2005

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 79908, employing approximately 65 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,433,000.

5

Businesses

65

Employees

$5.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 60.0%

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 79908 vs 79904 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
79904 El Paso, TX 35,060 3.9 mi
79925 El Paso, TX 40,641 4.2 mi
79924 El Paso, TX 59,058 3.7 mi
79916 Fort Bliss, TX 2,995 3.7 mi
79906 El Paso, TX 4,374 3.9 mi
79920 El Paso, TX 153 4.8 mi
79915 El Paso, TX 40,057 7.7 mi
79930 El Paso, TX 28,410 5.8 mi
79903 El Paso, TX 18,451 6.1 mi
79905 El Paso, TX 26,036 6.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79908 in?
ZIP code 79908 (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 79908?
ZIP code 79908 in El Paso, TX has a population of 3,673 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79908?
The median household income in ZIP 79908 is $59,792, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79908?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79908 is White at 48.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79908?
ZIP code 79908 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 65 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79908?
In ZIP code 79908, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79908?
In ZIP code 79908, approximately 1.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 98.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79908?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79908 is 7.4% 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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