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79901

Texas · 8,554 residents · 2.20 sq mi
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ZIP 79901 is a ZIP code of 8,554 people in El Paso County. 56.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. 8% of homes are owner-occupied. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 9% of adults. That trails the El Paso County median by roughly 75%. The foreign-born share is 41%. Among the 28 ZIP codes in El Paso County, 79901 ranks 28th by median household income.

$14,872
US average: $82,259
$15,598
US average: $44,673
$91,400
US average: $376,019
9.2%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
2.20 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
18.1%
Age 65+
24.9%
52.3%
47.7%
1.92 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(407)
Black2%(173)
Hispanic / Latino91.7%(7,841)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other1.4%(117)
20
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
6.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within El Paso County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST28TH OF 28HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
79821$59,232
79835$45,924
79836$59,003
79838$43,367
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 79901?

ZIP code 79901 has about 8,554 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79901?

The typical household in ZIP code 79901 earns about $14,872 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 79901 expensive?

In ZIP code 79901, the median home is worth about $91,400, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 79901?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 79901 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79901?

About 56.3% of people in ZIP code 79901 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024