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El Paso, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79932

El Paso County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

24,986
676/sq mi
$78,277
Median income
$267,200
Median home value
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

El Paso pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
676
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79932 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79932 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, with 24,986 residents across 37.0 square miles, a density of 676 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 79932 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,277 (4% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $39,682. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. Housing costs here run $267,200 for a typical home value (8% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,058 a month; 71.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 79932, plus 6 more within El Paso County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 79932

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Paso, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79932.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 79932, 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

24,986

Population

37.0

Area (sq mi)

676

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79932?

35.8

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

21.1%

Foreign-Born

White 33.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 79.3%

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?

$78,277

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$39,682

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79932 ranks nationally

El Paso, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$78,277 Top 40% higher than 60% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,394

Total Housing Units

10,760

Occupied Units

634

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$267,200

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,058

Median Rent

2001

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

259

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+159%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79932 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 171
2021 +10.3% 188
2022 +17.6% 221
2023 +12.9% 250
2024 +3.8% 259

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 555 business establishments in ZIP 79932, employing approximately 5,424 people with a combined annual payroll of $213,340,000.

555

Businesses

5,424

Employees

$213.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 85 15.3%
Construction 64 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 64 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 59 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 53 9.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 6.5%
Wholesale trade 33 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 5.2%
Finance and insurance 24 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 23 4.1%
Manufacturing 16 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.3%
Educational services 12 2.2%
Information 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

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ZIP 79932 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79932 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 79932 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 79932 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
88063 Sunland Park, NM 12,799 4.2 mi
79835 Canutillo, TX 12,690 4.1 mi
79911 El Paso, TX 1,565 3.9 mi
79912 El Paso, TX 77,161 4.8 mi
79821 Anthony, TX 7,142 6.8 mi
79922 El Paso, TX 8,935 5.1 mi
88008 Santa Teresa, NM 5,747 5.2 mi
79930 El Paso, TX 28,410 9.0 mi
79902 El Paso, TX 21,236 9.1 mi
79901 El Paso, TX 11,328 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in El Paso County

79936 standard
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Pop: 111,086
79912 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 77,161
79924 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 59,058
79907 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 55,132
79938 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 53,520
79928 standard
El Paso, TX
Pop: 49,544

Related Areas

El Paso County El Paso, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79932 in? ▼
ZIP code 79932 (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 79932? ▼
ZIP code 79932 in El Paso, TX has a population of 24,986 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79932? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79932 is $78,277, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79932? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79932 is $267,200, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79932? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79932 is Two or More Ethnicities at 34.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 79.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79932? ▼
ZIP code 79932 has 555 business establishments employing approximately 5,424 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79932? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79932 are: Retail trade (85), Construction (64), Accommodation and food services (64). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79932? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79932 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 79932? ▼
In ZIP code 79932, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.3% 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 79932? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79932 is 26.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79932? ▼
In ZIP code 79932, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79932? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79932 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.