El Paso, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79934
El Paso County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,174
- 125/sq mi High-density area
- $77,754
- Median income Near-median income area
- $210,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
El Paso pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 125
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79934 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 79934 (El Paso, TX) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 237.6 in 2023 to 247.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79934 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, home to 19,174 residents across 153.4 square miles, a density of 125 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 79934 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,754 (3% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,013. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $210,800 (15% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,453; 70.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 79934 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 79934
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Paso, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79934.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 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 79934, 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
19,174
Population
153.4
Area (sq mi)
125
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79934?
30.0
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
15.3%
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?
$77,754
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$33,013
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79934 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)
$77,754 Top 37% higher than 63% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,001housing units
11,001
Total Housing Units
10,147
Occupied Units
854
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,800
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,453
Median Rent
2008
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79934 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 165 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 189 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 216 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 238 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 248 |
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 167 business establishments in ZIP 79934, employing approximately 2,197 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,206,000.
167
Businesses
2,197
Employees
$83.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 27 | 16.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 22 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 13.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 6.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 6.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.4% |
| Information | 4 | 2.4% |
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 79934 vs 79924 →
ZIP 79934 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
- 79924
El Paso (79924)
59,058 residents
- 79904
El Paso (79904)
35,060 residents
- 79930 28,410
El Paso (79930)
28,410 residents
- 79934 19,174
El Paso (79934)
19,174 residents
- 79922 8,935
El Paso (79922)
8,935 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 79934 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79934 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
- 79922
El Paso (79922)
$106,003 median income
- 79934
El Paso (79934)
$77,754 median income
- 79912
El Paso (79912)
$72,943 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79934 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79924 | El Paso, TX | 59,058 | 3.6 mi |
| 79904 | El Paso, TX | 35,060 | 6.9 mi |
| 79920 | El Paso, TX | 153 | 8.8 mi |
| 79908 | El Paso, TX | 3,673 | 7.3 mi |
| 79916 | Fort Bliss, TX | 2,995 | 9.6 mi |
| 79906 | El Paso, TX | 4,374 | 9.9 mi |
| 79930 | El Paso, TX | 28,410 | 9.3 mi |
| 79911 | El Paso, TX | 1,565 | 7.6 mi |
| 79912 | El Paso, TX | 77,161 | 9.2 mi |
| 79922 | El Paso, TX | 8,935 | 12.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79934, 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 (19,174 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 79934 in?
ZIP code 79934 (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 79934?
ZIP code 79934 in El Paso, TX has a population of 19,174 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79934?
The median household income in ZIP 79934 is $77,754, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79934?
The median home value in ZIP 79934 is $210,800, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79934?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79934 is Two or More Ethnicities at 40.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 66.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79934?
ZIP code 79934 has 167 business establishments employing approximately 2,197 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79934?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79934 are: Retail trade (27), Health care and social assistance (23), Construction (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79934?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79934 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 79934?
In ZIP code 79934, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.9% 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 79934?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79934 is 24.0 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 79934?
In ZIP code 79934, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79934?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79934 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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