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El Paso County
El Paso, TX
79906
79906 ZIP Code — El Paso, TX
El Paso County, Texas
ZIP code 79906 is located in
El Paso ,
Texas ,
within El Paso County .
It covers approximately 4.51 square miles and serves a population of
5,970 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 915 .
About ZIP code 79906
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.
Median household income is $54,326. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% 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%.
Overall, ZIP code 79906 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a strong veteran community.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
5,970
Population density
1,324 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
141
Geography
Land area
4.51 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
31.8134
Longitude
-106.3858
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
915
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.0%
51.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
38.7%
29.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
16.5%
15.9%
22.6%
Over $200k
3.8%
2.9%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$54,326
Median household income
$1,414
Median monthly rent
36.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,488 41.7% 18 and over 3,482 58.3% 65 and over 10 0.2% Median age 21.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
14.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
Group Count % White 3,521 53.1% Black or African American 977 14.7% Two or more races 855 12.9% Hispanic or Latino 657 9.9% Other race 337 5.1% Asian 187 2.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 65 1% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 28 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.0%
51.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
38.7%
29.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
16.5%
15.9%
22.6%
Over $200k
3.8%
2.9%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.4% $10k–$15k 0.5% $15k–$25k 8.1% $25k–$35k 18.6% $35k–$50k 9.8% $50k–$75k 23.0% $75k–$100k 14.8% $100k–$150k 14.8% $150k–$200k 3.2% $200k+ 0.7% Median income $54,326
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $1,414 Owner occupied 0.0% Renter occupied 100.0% Vacant 16.0% Single-family detached 40.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.6% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 0.00
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.6% 2010–2019 37.1% 2000–2009 18.9% 1990–1999 6.0% 1980–1989 7.9% 1970–1979 8.2% 1960–1969 5.2% 1950–1959 6.0% 1940–1949 2.2% 1939 or earlier 7.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 9.7% 3 bedrooms 47.9% 4 bedrooms 42.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.6% 1 vehicle 15.5% 2 vehicles 72.6% 3 or more 8.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 38.7% Electricity 46.9% Propane / LP gas 1.0% Solar 12.3% No fuel used 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,314 88.7% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 44 3.0% Female householder, no spouse 124 8.4% Households with children under 18 1,142 77.1% Households with seniors (65+) 10 0.7% Average household size 3.63
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.7% 14.7% Married 70.0% 83.5% Separated 0.0% 1.2% Widowed 0.0% 0.6% Divorced 1.3% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
39.7%
Graduate / professional
14.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.1% Bachelor's or higher 36.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 162 8.4% Kindergarten 271 14.1% Elementary school 830 43.2% High school 225 11.7% College / grad school 434 22.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.0%
Public administration
25.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.3%
Professional & management
4.6%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.4% Service 27.1% Sales & office 19.2% Natural resources & construction 11.1% Production & transportation 11.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 47.4% Government 40.8% Self-employed 11.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.1% Carpool 4.3% Public transit 0.6% Walk 9.5% Work from home 3.8% Other means 1.7% Avg commute (minutes) 17.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
14.9%
Female-led households
58.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 1.6% Retirement income 4.0% Supplemental Security 4.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 2.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.6% High blood pressure 15.6% High cholesterol 15.5% Diabetes 3.5% Heart disease 1.5% Stroke 0.9% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 7.0% Kidney disease 1.1% Pulmonary disease 2.7% Cancer 1.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.4% Binge drinking 26.8% No physical activity 17.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.6% Depression 24.2% Fair or poor health 10.3% Poor mental health 19.4% Poor physical health 6.7% No health insurance 25.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 63.9% Visited dentist 58.8% Cholesterol screening 78.0% Teeth loss 10.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 315 16.8%
Disability % Any disability 9.1% Under 18 7.9% 18–64 years 10.9% 65 and over 0.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 91.2% Public insurance 3.9% No insurance 8.2% Uninsured under 19 6.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,902 82.1% Spanish 396 8.1% Other Indo-European 328 6.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 30 0.6% Other languages 28 0.6%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 5,541 92.8% Born in same state 5,271 88.3% Born in different state 963 16.1% Foreign born 270 4.5% Naturalized citizen 429 7.2% Not a US citizen 310 72.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 426 7.1% French 326 5.5% Arab 145 2.4%
Ancestry Count % Polish 62 1% English 21 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 24.8% Internet access 99.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79906
What city is ZIP code 79906 in?
ZIP code 79906 is primarily assigned to El Paso, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79906 in?
ZIP code 79906 falls within El Paso County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79906 family-oriented?
42% of residents in ZIP code 79906 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79906?
19% of residents in ZIP code 79906 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 79906 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 79906 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 79906?
ZIP code 79906 has an estimated population of 5,970 residents, with a density of 1,324 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 79906 in?
ZIP code 79906 observes the MST timezone.
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