79934 ZIP Code — El Paso, TX
El Paso County, Texas
ZIP code 79934 is located in El Paso, Texas, within El Paso County. It covers approximately 59.11 square miles and serves a population of 26,620 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 915.
About ZIP code 79934
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $179,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $77,010.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
26,620
population
59.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
79934 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79934
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79934. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| El Paso | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79924 El Paso (2.9 mi)
79904 El Paso (6.6 mi)
88081 Chaparral (7.7 mi)
79918 Fort Bliss (7.9 mi)
79835 Canutillo (8.4 mi)
79835 Canutillo (8.4 mi)
79912 El Paso (8.9 mi)
79906 El Paso (8.9 mi)
79930 El Paso (9.2 mi)
79925 El Paso (10.6 mi)
79903 El Paso (10.7 mi)
79908 El Paso (10.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,620 |
| Population density | 450 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 141 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 59.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.9397 |
| Longitude | -106.4198 |
| 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 | 30.6% | 51.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.9% | 29.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.6% | 15.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
26,620
Population
450
People per sq mi
29.5
Median age
$77,010
Median household income
$33,297
Per capita income
$179,800
Median home value
$1,352
Median monthly rent
66.2%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
7,476
Housing units
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,073
Under 5
996
1,068
5–9
991
988
10–14
917
1,019
15–19
947
1,277
20–24
1,186
2,725
25–34
2,531
2,214
35–44
2,056
1,681
45–54
1,561
586
55–59
544
375
60–64
349
652
65–74
606
112
75–84
104
32
85+
30
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,378 | 27.7% |
| 18 and over | 19,242 | 72.3% |
| 65 and over | 1,536 | 5.8% |
| Median age | 29.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
37.7%
Hispanic or Latino
22.6%
Two or more races
19.4%
Black or African American
9%
Other race
7.5%
Asian
2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,958 | 37.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,761 | 22.6% |
| Two or more races | 6,680 | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 3,096 | 9% |
| Other race | 2,586 | 7.5% |
| Asian | 990 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 194 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 116 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.6% | 51.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.9% | 29.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.6% | 15.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
8.4%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
3.0%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
9.2%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $77,010 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
22.1%
$150k–$200k
31.8%
$200k–$300k
33.3%
$300k–$500k
4.1%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,352 |
| Owner occupied | 66.2% |
| Renter occupied | 33.8% |
| Vacant | 11.1% |
| Single-family detached | 76.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.8% |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.93 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 38.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 30.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.8% |
| 3 or more | 23.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.1% |
| Electricity | 30.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,965 | 52.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 700 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,553 | 16.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,295 | 24.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,946 | 41.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,162 | 12.2% |
| Average household size | 2.80 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.7% | 29.0% |
| Married | 52.6% | 54.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
18.2%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
17.4%
Bachelor's degree
23.3%
Graduate / professional
12.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 580 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 587 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,841 | 32.4% |
| High school | 1,873 | 21.3% |
| College / grad school | 2,894 | 33.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Professional & management
11.6%
Retail trade
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Public administration
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Construction
5.0%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Information
2.5%
Other services
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.2% |
| Service | 18.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 9.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.4% |
| Government | 25.9% |
| Self-employed | 2.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.9% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 8.1% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.6 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
14.7%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
28.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 13.8% |
| Retirement income | 20.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| High blood pressure | 23.7% |
| High cholesterol | 24.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 1.5% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 12.9% |
| Kidney disease | 1.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.1% |
| Cancer | 3.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.1% |
| Binge drinking | 20.6% |
| No physical activity | 19.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 28.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 7.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,039 | 17.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 38.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.0% |
| Public insurance | 25.0% |
| No insurance | 14.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,551 | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 3,479 | 14.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,064 | 12.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 372 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,791 | 85.6% |
| Born in same state | 21,233 | 79.8% |
| Born in different state | 12,692 | 47.7% |
| Foreign born | 1,558 | 5.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,829 | 14.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,266 | 59.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,481 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 1,012 | 3.8% |
| French | 768 | 2.9% |
| English | 71 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 44 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 12 | 0% |
| Irish | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.7% |
| Internet access | 98.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79934
What city is ZIP code 79934 in?
ZIP code 79934 is primarily assigned to El Paso, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79934 in?
ZIP code 79934 falls within El Paso County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79934 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 79934 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79934?
The median home value in ZIP code 79934 is $179,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 79934?
ZIP code 79934 has an estimated population of 26,620 residents, with a density of 450 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79934?
The median household income in ZIP code 79934 is $77,010, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79934 in?
ZIP code 79934 observes the MST timezone.