El Paso, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79924
El Paso County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 59,058
- 1,863/sq mi High-density area
- $56,976
- Median income Below-median income area
- $148,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
El Paso pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,863
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79924 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 79924 (El Paso, TX) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 269.7 in 2023 to 288.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79924 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, with 59,058 residents across 31.7 square miles, a density of 1,863 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 79924 reports a modest median household income of $56,976 (25% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,165. The poverty rate is 18.9%, with unemployment at 8.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $148,500 (40% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,107; owner occupancy is 61.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 79924 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 79924
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Paso, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79924.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
102 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
94 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
52 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 79924, 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
59,058
Population
31.7
Area (sq mi)
1,863
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79924?
34.4
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
19.8%
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?
$56,976
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$25,165
Per Capita Income
18.9%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79924 ranks nationally
El Paso, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$56,976 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
23,182housing units
23,182
Total Housing Units
21,836
Occupied Units
1,346
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$148,500
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,107
Median Rent
1977
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
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
288
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+188%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79924 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 182 |
| 2021 | +14.9% | 209 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 236 |
| 2023 | +14.3% | 270 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 288 |
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 584 business establishments in ZIP 79924, employing approximately 8,595 people with a combined annual payroll of $287,442,000.
584
Businesses
8,595
Employees
$287.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 102 | 17.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 94 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 58 | 9.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 40 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.2% |
| Information | 9 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.2% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.5% |
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 79924 vs 79934 →
ZIP 79924 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79924
El Paso (79924)
59,058 residents
- 79904
El Paso (79904)
35,060 residents
- 79930
El Paso (79930)
28,410 residents
- 79905
El Paso (79905)
26,036 residents
- 79934 19,174
El Paso (79934)
19,174 residents
- 79903 18,451
El Paso (79903)
18,451 residents
- 79906 4,374
El Paso (79906)
4,374 residents
- 79908 3,673
El Paso (79908)
3,673 residents
- 79916 2,995
Fort Bliss (79916)
2,995 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79924 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79924 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
- 79934
El Paso (79934)
$77,754 median income
- 79908
El Paso (79908)
$59,792 median income
- 79924
El Paso (79924)
$56,976 median income
- 79906
El Paso (79906)
$56,044 median income
- 79930 $42,099
El Paso (79930)
$42,099 median income
- 79904 $41,841
El Paso (79904)
$41,841 median income
- 79903 $37,155
El Paso (79903)
$37,155 median income
- 79905 $25,721
El Paso (79905)
$25,721 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79924 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79934 | El Paso, TX | 19,174 | 3.6 mi |
| 79908 | El Paso, TX | 3,673 | 3.7 mi |
| 79904 | El Paso, TX | 35,060 | 3.9 mi |
| 79916 | Fort Bliss, TX | 2,995 | 6.1 mi |
| 79906 | El Paso, TX | 4,374 | 6.4 mi |
| 79920 | El Paso, TX | 153 | 5.8 mi |
| 79930 | El Paso, TX | 28,410 | 6.6 mi |
| 79911 | El Paso, TX | 1,565 | 7.6 mi |
| 79903 | El Paso, TX | 18,451 | 8.2 mi |
| 79905 | El Paso, TX | 26,036 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79924, 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 (59,058 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 79924 in?
ZIP code 79924 (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 79924?
ZIP code 79924 in El Paso, TX has a population of 59,058 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79924?
The median household income in ZIP 79924 is $56,976, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79924?
The median home value in ZIP 79924 is $148,500, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79924?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79924 is Two or More Ethnicities at 45.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 72.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79924?
ZIP code 79924 has 584 business establishments employing approximately 8,595 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79924?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79924 are: Retail trade (102), Accommodation and food services (94), Other services (except public administration) (66). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79924?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79924 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. 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 79924?
In ZIP code 79924, 47.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 79924?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79924 is 21.3 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 79924?
In ZIP code 79924, approximately 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79924?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79924 is 18.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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