79904 ZIP Code — El Paso, TX

El Paso County, Texas

ZIP code 79904 is located in El Paso, Texas, within El Paso County. It covers approximately 11.95 square miles and serves a population of 31,634 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 915.

About ZIP code 79904

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,300. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $38,476. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 22% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 79904 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.

31,634

population

11.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

79904 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79904

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79904. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
El Paso	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79930 El Paso (2.5 mi) 79924 El Paso (3.8 mi) 79918 Fort Bliss (4.1 mi) 79903 El Paso (4.2 mi) 79906 El Paso (4.5 mi) 79912 El Paso (4.8 mi) 79902 El Paso (5 mi) 79910 El Paso (5.6 mi) 79905 El Paso (5.6 mi) 79925 El Paso (5.8 mi) 79968 El Paso (6.1 mi) 79901 El Paso (6.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	31,634
Population density	2,647 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	11.95 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	31.8472
Longitude	-106.4511
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	915

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.1%	51.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	29.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	15.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

31,634

Population

2,647

People per sq mi

31.6

Median age

$38,476

Median household income

$21,292

Per capita income

$112,300

Median home value

$935

Median monthly rent

40.4%

Home ownership

25.8%

Poverty rate

13.6%

Unemployment

6,110

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,332

Under 5

1,490

894

5–9

1,000

1,202

10–14

1,344

1,257

15–19

1,407

1,349

20–24

1,510

2,162

25–34

2,419

1,643

35–44

1,837

1,406

45–54

1,572

663

55–59

741

763

60–64

853

1,301

65–74

1,456

565

75–84

631

395

85+

442

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,521	26.9%
18 and over	23,113	73.1%
65 and over	4,790	15.1%
Median age	31.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 32.6%

Hispanic or Latino 30%

Two or more races 22.8%

Other race 8.7%

Black or African American 4.3%

Asian 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	14,725	32.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13,557	30%
Two or more races	10,309	22.8%
Other race	3,928	8.7%
Black or African American	1,963	4.3%
Asian	575	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	111	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	23	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.1%	51.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	29.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	15.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 11.3%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	11.3%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	6.4%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$38,476

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 35.8%

$100k–$150k 31.5%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,300
Median rent / month	$935
Owner occupied	40.4%
Renter occupied	59.6%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	61.2%
Large apartment buildings	4.8%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	29.1%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.9%
1 vehicle	35.7%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	15.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.7%
Electricity	24.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Solar	0.8%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,872	41.3%
Cohabiting couple	267	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	2,200	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	4,453	37.8%
Households with children under 18	4,437	37.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,801	32.2%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.4%	33.8%
Married	48.7%	37.9%
Separated	2.9%	4.4%
Widowed	3.1%	11.4%
Divorced	9.0%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	522	6.5%
Kindergarten	345	4.3%
Elementary school	3,583	44.8%
High school	1,758	22.0%
College / grad school	1,792	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Retail trade 13.6%

Professional & management 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.2%

Construction 8.8%

Public administration 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Other services 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	26.3%
Sales & office	24.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 25.8%

Under 18 years 34.4%

18 and over 22.6%

Married-couple families 13.1%

Female-led households 44.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	18.5%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	21.4%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	35.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	28.6%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	42.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	46.0%
Cholesterol screening	84.9%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,965	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	41.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.5%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	23.0%
Uninsured under 19	13.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	28,812	91.1%
Spanish	6,305	21.9%
Other Indo-European	6,107	21.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	87	0.3%
Other languages	76	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	24,642	77.9%
Born in same state	23,823	75.3%
Born in different state	15,545	49.1%
Foreign born	819	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	6,992	22.1%
Not a US citizen	3,858	55.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,000	3.2%
Italian	927	2.9%
French	645	2%
Dutch	160	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	66	0.2%
German	30	0.1%
English	23	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79904

What city is ZIP code 79904 in?

ZIP code 79904 is primarily assigned to El Paso, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79904 in?

ZIP code 79904 falls within El Paso County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79904?

26% of residents in ZIP code 79904 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 79904 mostly rentals?

60% of occupied units in ZIP code 79904 are renter-occupied.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 79904?

Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 79904 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79904?

14% 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 79904 in?

ZIP code 79904 observes the MST timezone.