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79905

Texas · 22,594 residents · 6.58 sq mi
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With 22,594 people, ZIP 79905 is a ZIP code in El Paso County. The poverty rate is 44.6%, above the 12.5% national rate. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 10% of adults. That trails the El Paso County median by roughly 57%. 31% of residents were born outside the United States. Owners hold 48% of the housing stock. Among the 28 ZIP codes in El Paso County, 79905 ranks 27th by median household income.

$25,721
US average: $82,259
$14,709
US average: $44,673
$106,800
US average: $376,019
9.5%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
6.58 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
27.2%
Age 65+
20.1%
45.4%
54.6%
2.79 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic2%(454)
Black0.4%(82)
Hispanic / Latino93.2%(21,048)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(1,010)
16
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.2
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
LOWEST27TH 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 79905?

ZIP code 79905 has about 22,594 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79905?

The typical household in ZIP code 79905 earns about $25,721 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 79905 expensive?

In ZIP code 79905, the median home is worth about $106,800, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 79905?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 79905 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79905?

About 44.6% of people in ZIP code 79905 live below the federal poverty line.

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