ZIP Code 79938
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El Paso · El Paso County · Texas
- Population
- 53,520
- Median income
- $77,272
- Median home value
- $214,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.8%
- Land area
- 943.9 sq mi
57/sq mi
▲ 1% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
Median age 30.2
Denver
ZIP code 79938 in El Paso, Texas has a population of 53,520. The median household income is $77,272, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $214,800, 23% below the US average. 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 79938 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 943.9 square miles in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The area is home to 53,520 residents, producing a population density of 57 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 79938 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79938 sits at $77,272 (2% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,449. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $214,800 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,466 per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79938 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79938 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 79938
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79938.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
125 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
111 establishments
- Construction
Construction
109 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
98 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
94 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 79938, 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
53,520
Population
943.9
Area (sq mi)
57
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79938?
30.2
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
20.3%
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?
$77,272
Median Household Income
+2% vs state
$28,449
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 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?
30,376
Total Housing Units
29,664
Occupied Units
712
Vacant Units
3.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,800
Median Home Value
-13% vs state
$1,466
Median Rent
2011
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
+1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79938 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 160 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 181 |
| 2022 | +16.0% | 210 |
| 2023 | +9.4% | 230 |
| 2024 | +1.5% | 233 |
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 843 business establishments in ZIP 79938, employing approximately 10,318 people with a combined annual payroll of $409,095,000.
843
Businesses
10,318
Employees
$409.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 125 | 14.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 111 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 109 | 12.9% |
| Retail trade | 98 | 11.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 94 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.8% |
| Information | 10 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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