ZIP Code 79925: Population, Income, Housing

State: TX
Total population: 38,621 Household income: $57,623 Rent: $1,073

Overview

Total population
38,621
Rent
$1,073
Year built
1969
Household income
$57,623
Per capita income
$30,537
Poverty rate
17.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.5 persons
Rent over 30% of income
45.6%

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
38,621
Adults over 25
25,830
Total households
15,160
Household size
2.5 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).

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.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$57,623
Per capita income
$30,537
Poverty rate
17.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
45.6%

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.

Housing

Rent
$1,073
Year built
1969
Households that rent
47.5%
Households that own
52.5%
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).

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.

Race

White
31.6%
Black
1.9%
Asian
1%
Two or more races
48.3%

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).

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.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
81.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino
18.6%

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.

Commute

Commute rate
17,928 (92.7%)
Commute time to work
22 mins
Work from home
1,408 (7.3%)

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).

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.

Education

Less than high school
34.7%
High school graduate or GED
24.8%
Some college or associate degree
11%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
29.5%

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.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 79925 with: El Paso County, TX El Paso, TX Texas United States

ZIP 79925

Total population38,621
Rent$1,073
Year built1969
Household income$57,623
Per capita income$30,537
Poverty rate17.1%
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 ZIP79925 CountyEl Paso, TXCityEl Paso, TXStateTexasCountryUnited States
Total population38,621870,779680,13030,188,424334,922,499
Rent$1,073$1,079$1,073$1,403$1,413
Year built19691988198419921980
Household income$57,623$59,806$59,745$78,476$80,734
Per capita income$30,537$28,486$29,956$40,752$44,673
Poverty rate17.1%18.7%18.4%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.7%3.6%4.1%4%

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Summary for 79925

Rent & Income

In 79925, the typical monthly rent is $1,073 and the typical household income is $57,623. Rent here is similar to El Paso and lower than Texas, and household income is similar to El Paso and lower than Texas. The estimated poverty rate is 17.1%, which is lower than the El Paso rate but higher than the Texas rate.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 47.5% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 45.6% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 29.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 79925 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 79925 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 79925 compares in Texas (388 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,073 47 / 388 from lower rent $747 – $3,501
Household income $57,623 308 / 388 from higher income $30,377 – $250,001
Poverty rate 17.1% 264 / 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 79925

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 79925 ranks 47th 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 308th 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 79925 places 264th 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 79925 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,073 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 79925

Annual Household Income: $57,623

💡 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 79925

Estimated Rate: 17.1%

💡 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 79925

In ZIP Code 79925, households that rent: 7,207 (47.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 7,207 47.5%
Owner-Occupied 7,953 52.5%

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 79925

In ZIP Code 79925, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,288 (45.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 3,288 45.6%
Other renter households 3,919 54.4%
Total renter households 7,207 100%

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 79925

Less than High School: 8,965 people (34.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,405 people (24.8%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,850 people (11%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,610 people (29.5%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 25,830

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.