ZIP Code 79922
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El Paso · El Paso County · Texas
- Population
- 8,935
- Median income
- $106,003
- Median home value
- $350,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 57.7%
- Land area
- 16.9 sq mi
528/sq mi
▲ 39% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.2
Denver
ZIP code 79922 in El Paso, Texas has a population of 8,935. The median household income is $106,003, which is 39% above the national average. Median home value is $350,200, 26% above the US average. 57.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 79922 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.9 square miles in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The area is home to 8,935 residents, producing a population density of 528 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 79922 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79922 sits at $106,003 (40% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $83,075. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $350,200 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,076 per month, and 92.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79922 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing El Paso County, so you can benchmark 79922 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 79922
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79922.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 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 79922, 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
8,935
Population
16.9
Area (sq mi)
528
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79922?
47.2
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
15.5%
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?
$106,003
Median Household Income
+40% vs state
$83,075
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
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?
3,167
Total Housing Units
2,696
Occupied Units
471
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$350,200
Median Home Value
+41% vs state
$1,076
Median Rent
1975
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
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
286
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+186%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79922 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 187 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 201 |
| 2022 | +24.2% | 250 |
| 2023 | +12.4% | 281 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 286 |
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 313 business establishments in ZIP 79922, employing approximately 3,769 people with a combined annual payroll of $164,712,000.
313
Businesses
3,769
Employees
$164.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 33 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 8.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 7.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 6.1% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.9% |
| Information | 9 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 7 | 2.2% |
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 79922 vs 88063 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88063 | Sunland Park, NM | 12,799 | 2.3 mi |
| 79912 | El Paso, TX | 77,161 | 2.8 mi |
| 79902 | El Paso, TX | 21,236 | 4.3 mi |
| 79911 | El Paso, TX | 1,565 | 5.5 mi |
| 79930 | El Paso, TX | 28,410 | 5.4 mi |
| 79932 | El Paso, TX | 24,986 | 5.1 mi |
| 79920 | El Paso, TX | 153 | 6.5 mi |
| 79901 | El Paso, TX | 11,328 | 6.1 mi |
| 79916 | Fort Bliss, TX | 2,995 | 8.4 mi |
| 88008 | Santa Teresa, NM | 5,747 | 7.3 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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