ZIP Code 79912: Population, Income, Housing

State: TX

Total population: 78,819 Household income: $72,943 Rent: $1,238

Overview

Total population

78,819

Rent

$1,238

Year built

1988

Household income

$72,943

Per capita income

$43,106

Poverty rate

12.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

47.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Texas

County

El Paso County

City

El Paso

Total population

78,819

Adults over 25

52,555

Total households

30,680

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$72,943

Per capita income

$43,106

Poverty rate

12.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

47.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,238

Year built

1988

Households that rent

47%

Households that own

53%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

33.6%

Black

Asian

3.6%

Two or more races

36.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

71.5%

Not Hispanic or Latino

28.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

34,049 (87.1%)

Commute time to work

23 mins

Work from home

5,038 (12.9%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

24.7%

High school graduate or GED

16%

Some college or associate degree

10%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

49.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 79912 with: El Paso County, TX El Paso, TX Texas United States

ZIP 79912

Total population78,819

Rent$1,238

Year built1988

Household income$72,943

Per capita income$43,106

Poverty rate12.9%

Unemployment rateN/A

El Paso County, TX

Total population870,779

Rent$1,079

Year built1988

Household income$59,806

Per capita income$28,486

Poverty rate18.7%

Unemployment rate3.7%

El Paso, TX

Total population680,130

Rent$1,073

Year built1984

Household income$59,745

Per capita income$29,956

Poverty rate18.4%

Unemployment rate3.6%

Texas State

Total population30,188,424

Rent$1,403

Year built1992

Household income$78,476

Per capita income$40,752

Poverty rate13.8%

Unemployment rate4.1%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP79912	CountyEl Paso, TX	CityEl Paso, TX	StateTexas	CountryUnited States
Total population	78,819	870,779	680,130	30,188,424	334,922,499
Rent	$1,238	$1,079	$1,073	$1,403	$1,413
Year built	1988	1988	1984	1992	1980
Household income	$72,943	$59,806	$59,745	$78,476	$80,734
Per capita income	$43,106	$28,486	$29,956	$40,752	$44,673
Poverty rate	12.9%	18.7%	18.4%	13.8%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.7%	3.6%	4.1%	4%

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Summary for 79912

Rent & Income

In 79912, the typical monthly rent is $1,238 and the typical household income is $72,943. Rent here is higher than El Paso and lower than Texas, and household income is higher than El Paso and lower than Texas. The estimated poverty rate is 12.9%, which is lower than in both El Paso and Texas.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 47% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 47.8% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 49.2% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 79912 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 79912 — Poverty

How ZIP 79912 compares in Texas (388 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,238	103 / 388	from lower rent	$747 – $3,501
Household income	$72,943	229 / 388	from higher income	$30,377 – $250,001
Poverty rate	12.9%	214 / 388	from lower poverty	1.5% – 47.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Texas with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 79912

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 79912 places 103rd out of 388 ZIP Codes in Texas. Throughout Texas, numbers span from $747 in ZIP 78582 up to $3,501 in ZIP 76092.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 229th out of 388 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $30,377 in ZIP 77840 up to $250,001 in ZIP 76092.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 79912 comes 214th out of 388 ZIP Codes. In Texas as a whole, the range goes from 1.5% in ZIP 76092 up to 47.7% in ZIP 77840.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 79912 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,238 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 79912

Annual Household Income: $72,943

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 79912

Estimated Rate: 12.9%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 79912

In ZIP Code 79912, households that rent: 14,406 (47%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	14,406	47%
Owner-Occupied	16,274	53%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 79912

In ZIP Code 79912, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 6,886 (47.8%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	6,886	47.8%
Other renter households	7,520	52.2%
Total renter households	14,406	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 79912

Less than High School: 13,001 people (24.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,415 people (16%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 5,273 people (10%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 25,866 people (49.2%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 52,555

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.