ZIP Code 79915
standardSource:
El Paso · El Paso County · Texas
- Population
- 40,057
- Median income
- $35,432
- Median home value
- $123,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.4%
- Land area
- 23.1 sq mi
1,735/sq mi
▼ 54% vs US
higher than 3% of US ZIPs
▼ 56% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.4
Denver
ZIP code 79915 in El Paso, Texas has a population of 40,057. The median household income is $35,432, which is 54% below the national average. Median home value is $123,200, 56% below the US average. 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 79915 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.1 square miles in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The area is home to 40,057 residents, producing a population density of 1,735 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 79915 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79915 sits at $35,432 (53% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $18,992. The poverty rate stands at 32.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $123,200 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $841 per month, and 61.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79915 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing El Paso County, so you can benchmark 79915 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 79915
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$18,992
Per Capita Income
32.6%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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