ZIP Code 79930
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El Paso · El Paso County · Texas
- Population
- 28,410
- Median income
- $42,099
- Median home value
- $135,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.2%
- Land area
- 28.4 sq mi
1,000/sq mi
▼ 45% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
▼ 51% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.3
Denver
ZIP code 79930 in El Paso, Texas has a population of 28,410. The median household income is $42,099, which is 45% below the national average. Median home value is $135,000, 51% below the US average. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 79930 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.4 square miles in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The area is home to 28,410 residents, producing a population density of 1,000 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 79930 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79930 sits at $42,099 (44% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $22,679. The poverty rate stands at 28.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $135,000 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $902 per month, and 46.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79930 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing El Paso County, so you can benchmark 79930 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 79930
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79930.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 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 79930, 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
28,410
Population
28.4
Area (sq mi)
1,000
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79930?
35.3
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
25.6%
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?
$42,099
Median Household Income
-44% vs state
$22,679
Per Capita Income
28.6%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 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?
11,360
Total Housing Units
9,749
Occupied Units
1,611
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,000
Median Home Value
-45% vs state
$902
Median Rent
1958
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
+9.9%
YoY Change (2024)
338
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+238%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79930 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +238% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.3% | 207 |
| 2021 | +5.2% | 217 |
| 2022 | +30.2% | 283 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 308 |
| 2024 | +9.9% | 338 |
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 225 business establishments in ZIP 79930, employing approximately 2,716 people with a combined annual payroll of $119,430,000.
225
Businesses
2,716
Employees
$119.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 33 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 12.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 11.6% |
| Construction | 24 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.3% |
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 79930 vs 79920 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79920 | El Paso, TX | 153 | 1.1 mi |
| 79904 | El Paso, TX | 35,060 | 2.6 mi |
| 79916 | Fort Bliss, TX | 2,995 | 3.1 mi |
| 79903 | El Paso, TX | 18,451 | 2.9 mi |
| 79902 | El Paso, TX | 21,236 | 3.0 mi |
| 79906 | El Paso, TX | 4,374 | 3.2 mi |
| 79901 | El Paso, TX | 11,328 | 4.2 mi |
| 79912 | El Paso, TX | 77,161 | 4.2 mi |
| 79922 | El Paso, TX | 8,935 | 5.4 mi |
| 79905 | El Paso, TX | 26,036 | 4.6 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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