ZIP Code 79924
standardSource:
El Paso · El Paso County · Texas
- Population
- 59,058
- Median income
- $56,976
- Median home value
- $148,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.6%
- Land area
- 31.7 sq mi
1,863/sq mi
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
▼ 47% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.4
Denver
ZIP code 79924 in El Paso, Texas has a population of 59,058. The median household income is $56,976, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $148,500, 47% below the US average. 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 79924 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.7 square miles in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The area is home to 59,058 residents, producing a population density of 1,863 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 79924 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79924 sits at $56,976 (25% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $25,165. The poverty rate stands at 18.9% and the unemployment rate at 8.4%. On housing, the median home value is $148,500 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $1,107 per month, and 61.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79924 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing El Paso County, so you can benchmark 79924 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 79924
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$25,165
Per Capita Income
18.9%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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