El Paso, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79912
El Paso County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 77,161
- 1,258/sq mi High-density area
- $72,943
- Median income Near-median income area
- $264,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 49.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
El Paso pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,258
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79912 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 79912 (El Paso, TX) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.5 in 2023 to 260.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79912 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, with 77,161 residents across 61.3 square miles, a density of 1,258 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 79912 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,943 (3% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,106. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $264,200 (7% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,238; 53.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 79912 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 79912
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Paso, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$43,106
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79912 ranks nationally
El Paso, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$72,943 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
34,161housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 79912 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79912
El Paso (79912)
77,161 residents
- 79904
El Paso (79904)
35,060 residents
- 79930 28,410
El Paso (79930)
28,410 residents
- 79932 24,986
El Paso (79932)
24,986 residents
- 79902 21,236
El Paso (79902)
21,236 residents
- 88063 12,799
Sunland Park (88063)
12,799 residents
- 79835 12,690
Canutillo (79835)
12,690 residents
- 79901 11,328
El Paso (79901)
11,328 residents
- 79922 8,935
El Paso (79922)
8,935 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79912 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79912 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79911
El Paso (79911)
$122,713 median income
- 79922
El Paso (79922)
$106,003 median income
- 79932
El Paso (79932)
$78,277 median income
- 79912
El Paso (79912)
$72,943 median income
- 79902
El Paso (79902)
$50,873 median income
- 79835 $45,924
Canutillo (79835)
$45,924 median income
- 79930 $42,099
El Paso (79930)
$42,099 median income
- 88063 $41,975
Sunland Park (88063)
$41,975 median income
- 79904 $41,841
El Paso (79904)
$41,841 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79912 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79912, 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 (77,161 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 79912 in?
ZIP code 79912 (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 79912?
ZIP code 79912 in El Paso, TX has a population of 77,161 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79912?
The median household income in ZIP 79912 is $72,943, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79912?
The median home value in ZIP 79912 is $264,200, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79912?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79912 is Two or More Ethnicities at 36.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 71.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79912?
ZIP code 79912 has 2,096 business establishments employing approximately 29,599 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79912?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79912 are: Health care and social assistance (324), Professional, scientific, and technical services (267), Accommodation and food services (251). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79912?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79912 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 79912?
In ZIP code 79912, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.2% 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 79912?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79912 is 23.2 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 79912?
In ZIP code 79912, approximately 53.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79912?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79912 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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