El Paso, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79930
El Paso County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,410
- 1,000/sq mi High-density area
- $42,099
- Median income Below-median income area
- $135,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
El Paso pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,000
- people per sq mi
- 46%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79930 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 79930 (El Paso, TX) rose +9.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 307.6 in 2023 to 338.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79930 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, with 28,410 residents across 28.4 square miles, a density of 1,000 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 79930 reports a modest median household income of $42,099 (44% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,679. The poverty rate is 28.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $135,000 (45% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $902; owner occupancy is 46.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 79930 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 79930
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Paso, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$22,679
Per Capita Income
28.6%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79930 ranks among Texas ZIPs
El Paso, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$42,099 7th percentile higher than 7% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas 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
11,360housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 79930 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79912
El Paso (79912)
77,161 residents
- 79904
El Paso (79904)
35,060 residents
- 79930 28,410
El Paso (79930)
28,410 residents
- 79905 26,036
El Paso (79905)
26,036 residents
- 79902 21,236
El Paso (79902)
21,236 residents
- 79903 18,451
El Paso (79903)
18,451 residents
- 79901 11,328
El Paso (79901)
11,328 residents
- 79922 8,935
El Paso (79922)
8,935 residents
- 79906 4,374
El Paso (79906)
4,374 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79930 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79930 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79922
El Paso (79922)
$106,003 median income
- 79912
El Paso (79912)
$72,943 median income
- 79906
El Paso (79906)
$56,044 median income
- 79902
El Paso (79902)
$50,873 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
- 79901 $14,872
El Paso (79901)
$14,872 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79930 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79930, 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 (28,410 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 79930 in?
ZIP code 79930 (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 79930?
ZIP code 79930 in El Paso, TX has a population of 28,410 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79930?
The median household income in ZIP 79930 is $42,099, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79930?
The median home value in ZIP 79930 is $135,000, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79930?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79930 is Two or More Ethnicities at 54.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 88.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79930?
ZIP code 79930 has 225 business establishments employing approximately 2,716 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79930?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79930 are: Retail trade (33), Other services (except public administration) (30), Accommodation and food services (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79930?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79930 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 238%. 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 79930?
In ZIP code 79930, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 79930?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79930 is 21.8 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 79930?
In ZIP code 79930, approximately 46.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79930?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79930 is 28.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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