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79938

Texas · 99,621 residents · 390 sq mi
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With 99,621 people, ZIP 79938 is a ZIP code in El Paso County. This skews young, with a median age of 30.2. 81% of homes are owner-occupied. Households here earn about 29% more than in El Paso County as a whole. The typical home is worth $214,800. About 28% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Among the 28 ZIP codes in El Paso County, 79938 ranks 5th by median household income.

Population
99,621
Median income
$77,272
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,449
US average: $44,673
Median home value
$214,800
US average: $376,019
Bachelor's+
27.8%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
390 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Median age
30.2
Under 18
31.8%
Age 65+
6.1%
Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Avg household
3.23 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.6%(9,561)
Black4.5%(4,435)
Hispanic / Latino82.5%(82,191)
Asian1%(1,029)
Other2.4%(2,405)
Diversity Score
38
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
Owner-occupied
81.3%
Renter-occupied
18.7%
Median gross rent
$1,466
Median year built
2011
Afford Score
2.8
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
LOWEST5TH 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 79938?

ZIP code 79938 has about 99,621 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79938?

The typical household in ZIP code 79938 earns about $77,272 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 79938 expensive?

In ZIP code 79938, the median home is worth about $214,800, and the typical rent is about $1,466 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 79938?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 79938 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79938?

About 12.0% of people in ZIP code 79938 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
El Paso County

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