ZIP Code 79915: Population, Income, Housing

State: TX

Total population: 34,230 Household income: $35,432 Rent: $841

Overview

Total population

34,230

Rent

$841

Year built

1966

Household income

$35,432

Per capita income

$18,992

Poverty rate

32.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

57.5%

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).

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

34,230

Adults over 25

23,407

Total households

12,938

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

$35,432

Per capita income

$18,992

Poverty rate

32.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

57.5%

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).

Housing

Rent

$841

Year built

1966

Households that rent

38.6%

Households that own

61.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.0

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

27%

Black

1.6%

Asian

1.9%

Two or more races

47.3%

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

93.1%

Not Hispanic or Latino

6.9%

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).

Commute

Commute rate

11,964 (93.5%)

Commute time to work

20 mins

Work from home

837 (6.5%)

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).

Education

Less than high school

42.4%

High school graduate or GED

31.4%

Some college or associate degree

12.8%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

13.4%

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 79915 with: El Paso County, TX El Paso, TX Texas United States

ZIP 79915

Total population34,230

Rent$841

Year built1966

Household income$35,432

Per capita income$18,992

Poverty rate32.6%

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	ZIP79915	CountyEl Paso, TX	CityEl Paso, TX	StateTexas	CountryUnited States
Total population	34,230	870,779	680,130	30,188,424	334,922,499
Rent	$841	$1,079	$1,073	$1,403	$1,413
Year built	1966	1988	1984	1992	1980
Household income	$35,432	$59,806	$59,745	$78,476	$80,734
Per capita income	$18,992	$28,486	$29,956	$40,752	$44,673
Poverty rate	32.6%	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 79915

Rent & Income

In 79915, the typical monthly rent is $841 and the typical household income is $35,432. Rent here is lower than in both El Paso and Texas, and household income is also lower than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 32.6%, which is higher than in both El Paso and Texas.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 38.6% of households. About 57.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 13.4% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 79915 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 79915 — Poverty

How ZIP 79915 compares in Texas (388 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$841	7 / 388	from lower rent	$747 – $3,501
Household income	$35,432	384 / 388	from higher income	$30,377 – $250,001
Poverty rate	32.6%	379 / 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 79915

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 79915 ranks 7th out of 388 ZIP Codes in Texas. Statewide, values range from $747 in ZIP 78582 up to $3,501 in ZIP 76092.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 384th out of 388 ZIP Codes. Across Texas, figures vary from $30,377 in ZIP 77840 up to $250,001 in ZIP 76092.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 79915 places 379th out of 388 ZIP Codes. Throughout Texas, numbers span from 1.5% in ZIP 76092 up to 47.7% in ZIP 77840.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 79915 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $841 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 79915

Annual Household Income: $35,432

💡 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 79915

Estimated Rate: 32.6%

💡 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 79915

In ZIP Code 79915, households that rent: 4,994 (38.6%)

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

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,994	38.6%
Owner-Occupied	7,944	61.4%

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 79915

In ZIP Code 79915, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,870 (57.5%)

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

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,870	57.5%
Other renter households	2,124	42.5%
Total renter households	4,994	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 79915

Less than High School: 9,933 people (42.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,352 people (31.4%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,997 people (12.8%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 3,125 people (13.4%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 23,407

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.