79916 ZIP Code — Fort Bliss, TX
El Paso County, Texas
ZIP code 79916 is located in Fort Bliss, Texas, within El Paso County. It covers approximately 12.06 square miles and serves a population of 3,395 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 915.
About ZIP code 79916
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 9 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 77% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 79916 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a strong veteran community.
3,395
population
12.06
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
79916 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79916
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79916. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Bliss | Acceptable |
| Fort Bliss | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79908 El Paso (1.4 mi)
79918 Fort Bliss (11 mi)
79936 El Paso (11.1 mi)
79935 El Paso (11.3 mi)
79938 El Paso (11.5 mi)
79906 El Paso (11.6 mi)
79925 El Paso (12.1 mi)
79934 El Paso (12.2 mi)
79924 El Paso (12.8 mi)
79904 El Paso (14.3 mi)
79915 El Paso (14.5 mi)
79907 El Paso (14.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,395 |
| Population density | 282 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 141 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.9005 |
| Longitude | -106.2163 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 915 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.3% | 51.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 62.7% | 29.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 15.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
3,395
Population
282
People per sq mi
22.8
Median age
$0
Median household income
$33,120
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
484
15–19
46
1,703
20–24
163
737
25–34
71
83
35–44
8
72
45–54
7
12
55–59
1
7
65–74
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9 | 0.3% |
| 18 and over | 3,386 | 99.7% |
| 65 and over | 8 | 0.2% |
| Median age | 22.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
50.8%
Black or African American
15.3%
Hispanic or Latino
10.7%
Two or more races
9.7%
Other race
7.5%
Asian
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,931 | 50.8% |
| Black or African American | 582 | 15.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 408 | 10.7% |
| Two or more races | 370 | 9.7% |
| Other race | 287 | 7.5% |
| Asian | 111 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 57 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 57 | 1.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.3% | 51.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 62.7% | 29.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 15.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 81.4% | 84.2% |
| Married | 15.0% | 9.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 6.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.7%
HS graduate
26.4%
Some college, no degree
22.5%
Associate's degree
32.5%
Bachelor's degree
15.2%
Graduate / professional
2.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 99.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 524 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
50.9%
Agriculture & mining
15.9%
Education & healthcare
14.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Finance & real estate
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.5% |
| Service | 26.6% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 27.1% |
| Production & transportation | 2.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 23.4% |
| Government | 76.6% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 42.9% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 34.0% |
| Work from home | 12.0% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 9.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.6% |
| High blood pressure | 12.2% |
| High cholesterol | 10.6% |
| Diabetes | 2.1% |
| Heart disease | 1.1% |
| Stroke | 0.6% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 3.7% |
| Kidney disease | 0.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 1.9% |
| Cancer | 0.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.5% |
| Binge drinking | 30.5% |
| No physical activity | 14.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.6% |
| Poor physical health | 5.2% |
| No health insurance | 26.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.4% |
| Visited dentist | 59.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 71.7% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 390 | 77.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,395 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 375 | 11.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 259 | 7.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 51 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 60 | 1.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,180 | 93.7% |
| Born in same state | 3,000 | 88.4% |
| Born in different state | 268 | 7.9% |
| Foreign born | 180 | 5.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 215 | 6.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 129 | 60.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 404 | 11.9% |
| French | 215 | 6.3% |
| Polish | 40 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 19 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 6 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79916
What city is ZIP code 79916 in?
ZIP code 79916 is primarily assigned to Fort Bliss, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79916 in?
ZIP code 79916 falls within El Paso County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79916 have a large veteran population?
77% of civilians in ZIP code 79916 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 79916?
ZIP code 79916 has an estimated population of 3,395 residents, with a density of 281 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 79916 in?
ZIP code 79916 observes the MST timezone.