ZIP Code 79912
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El Paso · El Paso County · Texas
- Population
- 77,161
- Median income
- $72,943
- Median home value
- $264,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 49.2%
- Land area
- 61.3 sq mi
1,258/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.6
Denver
ZIP code 79912 in El Paso, Texas has a population of 77,161. The median household income is $72,943, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $264,200, 5% below the US average. 49.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 79912 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.3 square miles in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The area is home to 77,161 residents, producing a population density of 1,258 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 79912 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79912 sits at $72,943 (3% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $43,106. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $264,200 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $1,238 per month, and 53.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79912 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing El Paso County, so you can benchmark 79912 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 79912
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79912.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
324 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
267 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
251 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
245 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
189 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 79912, 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
77,161
Population
61.3
Area (sq mi)
1,258
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79912?
33.6
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
23.0%
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?
$72,943
Median Household Income
-3% vs state
$43,106
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 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?
34,161
Total Housing Units
30,680
Occupied Units
3,481
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$264,200
Median Home Value
+7% vs state
$1,238
Median Rent
1988
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79912 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 170 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 191 |
| 2022 | +16.7% | 222 |
| 2023 | +10.8% | 247 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 260 |
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 2,096 business establishments in ZIP 79912, employing approximately 29,599 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,170,356,000.
2,096
Businesses
29,599
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 324 | 15.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 267 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 251 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 245 | 11.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 189 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 155 | 7.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 153 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 115 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 94 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 93 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 61 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 36 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 1.7% |
| Information | 35 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 29 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.4% |
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 79912 vs 79911 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79911 | El Paso, TX | 1,565 | 3.1 mi |
| 79922 | El Paso, TX | 8,935 | 2.8 mi |
| 79930 | El Paso, TX | 28,410 | 4.2 mi |
| 79904 | El Paso, TX | 35,060 | 5.1 mi |
| 88063 | Sunland Park, NM | 12,799 | 4.4 mi |
| 79902 | El Paso, TX | 21,236 | 4.9 mi |
| 79932 | El Paso, TX | 24,986 | 4.8 mi |
| 79920 | El Paso, TX | 153 | 5.0 mi |
| 79901 | El Paso, TX | 11,328 | 6.8 mi |
| 79835 | Canutillo, TX | 12,690 | 6.8 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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