ZIP Code 79934
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El Paso · El Paso County · Texas
- Population
- 19,174
- Median income
- $77,754
- Median home value
- $210,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.9%
- Land area
- 153.4 sq mi
125/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
Median age 30
Denver
ZIP code 79934 in El Paso, Texas has a population of 19,174. The median household income is $77,754, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $210,800, 24% below the US average. 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 79934 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 153.4 square miles in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The area is home to 19,174 residents, producing a population density of 125 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 79934 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79934 sits at $77,754 (3% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $33,013. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $210,800 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,453 per month, and 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79934 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing El Paso County, so you can benchmark 79934 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 79934
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$33,013
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 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?
11,001
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
$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 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 |
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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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