ZIP Code 79915 -- El paso, TX

El Paso | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 50% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With 93.14% Hispanic/Latino population, this is a predominantly Hispanic community with deep cultural roots.

Quick Overview

Population
34,230
Unknown
Median Income
$35,432
Home Value
$123,200
Median Rent
$841
Median Age
41.40
Diversity Index
67.50
High
Cost of Living
54.4
significantly below average
Unemployment
7.0%

About ZIP Code 79915

ZIP code 79915 in El Paso, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 34,230. The median household income is $35,432, which is This is 53% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $123,200, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.5x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 54.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 41.40 years. Approximately 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in El Paso, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
34,230
Median Age
41.40
Male Population
16,531
48.3%
Female Population
17,699
51.7%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
67.50 High
White
27.0%
Black or African American
1.6%
Hispanic or Latino
93.1%
Asian
1.9%
Native American
0.7%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
47.3%
Other Race
21.6%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$35,432
Mean Household Income
$49,347
Per Capita Income
$18,992
Below Poverty Line
32.6%

This is 53% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$123,200
Median Rent
$841
Total Housing Units
14,311
Occupied Units
12,938
Vacant Units
1,373
9.6% vacancy
Median Year Built
1966
Owner Occupied
61.4%
Renter Occupied
38.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.5x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 61.4% Renter 38.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
14,172
Employment Rate
93.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
78.9%
Carpool
10.0%
Public Transit
1.3%
Work from Home
6.5%

Cost of Living Index

54.4
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 79915 is 45.6% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in El Paso

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
79936 102,991 $67,198 $179,000
79938 99,621 $77,272 $214,800
79912 78,819 $72,943 $264,200
79924 60,364 $56,976 $148,500
79907 46,365 $41,617 $117,800
79925 38,621 $57,623 $192,900

Other ZIP Codes in El Paso

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
79936 El paso 102,991 $67,198
79938 El paso 99,621 $77,272
79912 El paso 78,819 $72,943
79924 El paso 60,364 $56,976
79907 El paso 46,365 $41,617
79927 Horizon city 44,444 $53,652

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 79915

ZIP code 79915 (El paso, TX) has a total population of 34,230 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 41.40 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 79915 is $35,432 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 53% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 79915 is primarily located in El paso, Texas (TX). It falls within El Paso County.

The median home value in ZIP code 79915 is $123,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $841.

The median age in ZIP code 79915 is 41.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 79915 has a cost of living index of 54.43 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 79915, 13.35% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.76% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 79915 is 7.03%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 6.54% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.