79901 ZIP Code — El Paso, TX

El Paso County, Texas

ZIP code 79901 is located in El Paso, Texas, within El Paso County. It covers approximately 2.20 square miles and serves a population of 8,747 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 915.

About ZIP code 79901

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,000. Renters make up the majority at 93%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $14,142. Poverty affects 58% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 50% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (29%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 37% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 61% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 79901 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,747

population

2.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

79901 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79901

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79901. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
El Paso	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79980 El Paso (0.3 mi) 79978 El Paso (0.3 mi) 79976 El Paso (0.3 mi) 79911 El Paso (0.3 mi) 79960 El Paso (0.3 mi) 79961 El Paso (0.3 mi) 79958 El Paso (0.3 mi) 79968 El Paso (1.3 mi) 79902 El Paso (1.7 mi) 79903 El Paso (2.9 mi) 79905 El Paso (3.3 mi) 79910 El Paso (3.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,747
Population density	3,976 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	2.20 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	31.7630
Longitude	-106.4856
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	915

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	94.1%	51.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	4.9%	29.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	0.9%	15.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.1%	2.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

8,747

Population

3,976

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$14,142

Median household income

$12,384

Per capita income

$84,000

Median home value

$502

Median monthly rent

7.1%

Home ownership

58.3%

Poverty rate

14.3%

Unemployment

1,059

Housing units

7.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

163

Under 5

143

302

5–9

266

238

10–14

211

373

15–19

329

302

20–24

266

560

25–34

495

402

35–44

354

593

45–54

524

390

55–59

345

364

60–64

322

571

65–74

504

245

75–84

216

143

85+

126

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,740	19.9%
18 and over	7,007	80.1%
65 and over	1,805	20.6%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 36.5%

White 23.8%

Two or more races 23.6%

Other race 13.8%

Black or African American 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	5,038	36.5%
White	3,278	23.8%
Two or more races	3,254	23.6%
Other race	1,896	13.8%
Black or African American	260	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	53	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	94.1%	51.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	4.9%	29.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	0.9%	15.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.1%	2.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 24.4%

$10k–$15k 28.5%

$15k–$25k 15.5%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 5.1%

$75k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	24.4%
$10k–$15k	28.5%
$15k–$25k	15.5%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	5.1%
$75k–$100k	3.3%
$100k–$150k	2.2%
$150k–$200k	0.3%
Median income	$14,142

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 50.2%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,000
Median rent / month	$502
Owner occupied	7.1%
Renter occupied	92.9%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	14.7%
Large apartment buildings	27.5%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	3.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.6%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	2.4%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	6.4%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	12.1%
1939 or earlier	32.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	18.0%
1 bedroom	33.6%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	15.5%
4 bedrooms	2.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	44.8%
1 vehicle	39.9%
2 vehicles	10.3%
3 or more	5.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.7%
Electricity	43.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	748	19.9%
Cohabiting couple	153	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,340	35.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,518	40.4%
Households with children under 18	701	18.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,469	39.1%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.2%	34.4%
Married	27.9%	26.0%
Separated	10.9%	11.5%
Widowed	5.2%	16.8%
Divorced	12.8%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 34.2%

Some HS, no diploma 20.0%

HS graduate 20.7%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	45.8%
Bachelor's or higher	7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	165	8.5%
Kindergarten	87	4.5%
Elementary school	861	44.2%
High school	451	23.1%
College / grad school	386	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.8%

Retail trade 14.6%

Professional & management 12.1%

Construction 8.1%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Other services 7.5%

Public administration 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Information 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.5%
Service	40.1%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.2%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	11.9%
Walk	11.4%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	6.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 58.3%

Under 18 years 69.6%

18 and over 55.3%

Married-couple families 49.1%

Female-led households 57.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	6.2%
Supplemental Security	22.6%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	50.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.3%
High blood pressure	46.1%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	29.4%
Heart disease	12.7%
Stroke	6.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	7.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	51.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	47.3%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	25.0%
No health insurance	57.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	31.2%
Cholesterol screening	84.2%
Teeth loss	29.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	269	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	23.1%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	14.9%
Public insurance	52.0%
No insurance	36.6%
Uninsured under 19	20.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,441	96.5%
Spanish	5,137	60.9%
Other Indo-European	5,128	60.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,889	55.9%
Born in same state	4,799	54.9%
Born in different state	3,995	45.7%
Foreign born	90	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	3,858	44.1%
Not a US citizen	1,220	31.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	160	1.8%
Italian	87	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	0.5%
French	37	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	71.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79901

What city is ZIP code 79901 in?

ZIP code 79901 is primarily assigned to El Paso, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79901 in?

ZIP code 79901 falls within El Paso County, Texas.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 79901?

Approximately 61% of households in ZIP code 79901 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79901?

58% of residents in ZIP code 79901 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 79901 mostly rentals?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 79901 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79901?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 79901 in?

ZIP code 79901 observes the MST timezone.