El Paso, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79915
El Paso County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,057
- 1,735/sq mi High-density area
- $35,432
- Median income Below-median income area
- $123,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.4%
- 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, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,735
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79915 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 79915 (El Paso, TX) rose +11.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 272.4 in 2023 to 302.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79915 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, with 40,057 residents across 23.1 square miles, a density of 1,735 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 79915 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,432 (53% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,992. The poverty rate is 32.6%, 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 $123,200 (50% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $841; owner occupancy is 61.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 79915 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 79915
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Paso, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79915.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
131 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
106 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
78 establishments
- Construction
Construction
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 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 79915, 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
40,057
Population
23.1
Area (sq mi)
1,735
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79915?
41.4
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
24.1%
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?
$35,432
Median Household Income
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$18,992
Per Capita Income
32.6%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79915 ranks nationally
El Paso, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$35,432 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
14,311housing units
14,311
Total Housing Units
12,938
Occupied Units
1,373
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$123,200
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$841
Median Rent
1966
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
+11.2%
YoY Change (2024)
303
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+203%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79915 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +203% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.2% | 200 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 221 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 255 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 272 |
| 2024 | +11.2% | 303 |
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 766 business establishments in ZIP 79915, employing approximately 10,192 people with a combined annual payroll of $499,984,000.
766
Businesses
10,192
Employees
$500.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 131 | 17.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 106 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 78 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 74 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 62 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 59 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 41 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.9% |
| Information | 5 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 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 79915 vs 79925 →
ZIP 79915 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
- 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
- 79901 11,328
El Paso (79901)
11,328 residents
- 79906 4,374
El Paso (79906)
4,374 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79915 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79915 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
- 79907
El Paso (79907)
$41,617 median income
- 79903
El Paso (79903)
$37,155 median income
- 79915
El Paso (79915)
$35,432 median income
- 79905 $25,721
El Paso (79905)
$25,721 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79915 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79925 | El Paso, TX | 40,641 | 3.6 mi |
| 79935 | El Paso, TX | 18,042 | 2.9 mi |
| 79905 | El Paso, TX | 26,036 | 3.4 mi |
| 79907 | El Paso, TX | 55,132 | 3.8 mi |
| 79936 | El Paso, TX | 111,086 | 4.9 mi |
| 79906 | El Paso, TX | 4,374 | 5.1 mi |
| 79903 | El Paso, TX | 18,451 | 4.9 mi |
| 79916 | Fort Bliss, TX | 2,995 | 5.4 mi |
| 79908 | El Paso, TX | 3,673 | 7.7 mi |
| 79901 | El Paso, TX | 11,328 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79915, 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 (40,057 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 79915 in?
ZIP code 79915 (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 79915?
ZIP code 79915 in El Paso, TX has a population of 40,057 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79915?
The median household income in ZIP 79915 is $35,432, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79915?
The median home value in ZIP 79915 is $123,200, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79915?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79915 is Two or More Ethnicities at 47.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 93.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79915?
ZIP code 79915 has 766 business establishments employing approximately 10,192 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79915?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79915 are: Retail trade (131), Wholesale trade (106), Other services (except public administration) (78). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79915?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79915 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 203%. 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 79915?
In ZIP code 79915, 44.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 79915?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79915 is 20.2 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 79915?
In ZIP code 79915, approximately 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79915?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79915 is 32.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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