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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
$72,943
Median income
$264,200
Median home value
49.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $43,106. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. Housing costs here run $264,200 for a typical home value (7% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,238 a month; 53.0% of 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing El Paso County, letting you compare 79912 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 79912

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Paso, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79912.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 79912?

33.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

23.0%

Foreign-Born

White 33.6%
African American 3.0%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 71.5%

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

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

$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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.2%

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

Owner 53.0%
Renter 47.0%

$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

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ZIP 79912 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 79912 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 79912 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 79912 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in El Paso County

79936 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 111,086
79924 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 59,058
79907 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 55,132
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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.