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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
$77,754
Median income
$210,800
Median home value
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $33,013. Poverty here runs at 11.3%, with unemployment measured at 5.8%. The typical home here is valued at $210,800 (15% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,453 monthly, and 70.6% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 79934, 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 79934

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Paso, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79934.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 79934?

30.0

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

15.3%

Foreign-Born

White 33.6%
African American 10.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 40.6%
Hispanic or Latino 66.4%

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

$33,013

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79934 ranks nationally

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

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

$77,754 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.9%

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

What does housing look like?

11,001

Total Housing Units

10,147

Occupied Units

854

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$210,800

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$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

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ZIP 79934 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 79934 ranks #5 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 79934 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 79934 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
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

More ZIP Codes in El Paso County

79936 standard
El Paso, TX
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 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.

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