ZIP Code 79935
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El Paso · El Paso County · Texas
- Population
- 18,042
- Median income
- $61,323
- Median home value
- $197,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.1%
- Land area
- 9.1 sq mi
1,987/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.8
Denver
ZIP code 79935 in El Paso, Texas has a population of 18,042. The median household income is $61,323, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $197,500, 29% below the US average. 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 79935 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.1 square miles in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The area is home to 18,042 residents, producing a population density of 1,987 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 79935 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79935 sits at $61,323 (19% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $29,025. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $197,500 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,100 per month, and 49.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79935 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing El Paso County, so you can benchmark 79935 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 79935
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79935.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
100 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
67 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
54 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
40 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 79935, 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
18,042
Population
9.1
Area (sq mi)
1,987
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79935?
36.8
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
17.8%
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?
$61,323
Median Household Income
-19% vs state
$29,025
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 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?
7,078
Total Housing Units
6,670
Occupied Units
408
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,500
Median Home Value
-20% vs state
$1,100
Median Rent
1977
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
-0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79935 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 176 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 193 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 220 |
| 2023 | +15.7% | 255 |
| 2024 | -0.9% | 252 |
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 549 business establishments in ZIP 79935, employing approximately 9,094 people with a combined annual payroll of $425,773,000.
549
Businesses
9,094
Employees
$425.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 100 | 18.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 67 | 12.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 54 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 40 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 5.1% |
| Construction | 25 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 4.2% |
| Information | 11 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.7% |
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 79935 vs 79936 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79936 | El Paso, TX | 111,086 | 2.0 mi |
| 79925 | El Paso, TX | 40,641 | 2.8 mi |
| 79907 | El Paso, TX | 55,132 | 4.2 mi |
| 79915 | El Paso, TX | 40,057 | 2.9 mi |
| 79905 | El Paso, TX | 26,036 | 5.6 mi |
| 79906 | El Paso, TX | 4,374 | 5.8 mi |
| 79903 | El Paso, TX | 18,451 | 6.7 mi |
| 79916 | Fort Bliss, TX | 2,995 | 6.1 mi |
| 79908 | El Paso, TX | 3,673 | 6.8 mi |
| 79901 | El Paso, TX | 11,328 | 8.8 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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