79918 ZIP Code — Fort Bliss, TX
El Paso County, Texas
ZIP code 79918 is located in Fort Bliss, Texas, within El Paso County. It covers approximately 7.64 square miles and serves a population of 311 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 915.
About ZIP code 79918
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 7 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 100% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
311
population
7.64
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
79918 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79918
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79918. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Bliss | Acceptable |
| Fort Bliss | Acceptable |
| Fort Bliss | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79906 El Paso (1.1 mi)
79925 El Paso (2.7 mi)
79904 El Paso (4.1 mi)
79903 El Paso (4.6 mi)
79910 El Paso (4.8 mi)
79930 El Paso (4.9 mi)
79905 El Paso (5 mi)
79935 El Paso (5.2 mi)
79924 El Paso (5.6 mi)
79915 El Paso (5.8 mi)
79902 El Paso (7.2 mi)
79936 El Paso (7.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 311 |
| Population density | 41 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 141 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.8296 |
| Longitude | -106.3851 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 915 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
311
Population
41
People per sq mi
21.6
Median age
$0
Median household income
$28,412
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
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
47
15–19
6
154
20–24
21
58
25–34
8
15
35–44
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 311 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 21.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
33.3%
White
31.9%
Two or more races
16.4%
Hispanic or Latino
9.1%
Other race
7%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 114 | 33.3% |
| White | 109 | 31.9% |
| Two or more races | 56 | 16.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 9.1% |
| Other race | 24 | 7% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.6% |
Household income
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 | 83.6% | 67.6% |
| Married | 13.9% | 21.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
32.5%
Some college, no degree
7.2%
Associate's degree
25.3%
Bachelor's degree
34.9%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.9% |
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 | 12 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
80.0%
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 80.0% |
| Service | 20.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 100.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 40.8% |
| Carpool | 14.8% |
| Public transit | 2.0% |
| Walk | 34.5% |
| Work from home | 7.9% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 6.6 |
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 | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 20 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 311 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 27 | 8.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 16 | 5.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 2.9% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 301 | 96.8% |
| Born in same state | 301 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 20 | 6.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10 | 3.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 10 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 32 | 10.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 24 | 7.7% |
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 79918
What city is ZIP code 79918 in?
ZIP code 79918 is primarily assigned to Fort Bliss, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79918 in?
ZIP code 79918 falls within El Paso County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79918 have a large veteran population?
100% of civilians in ZIP code 79918 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 79918?
ZIP code 79918 has an estimated population of 311 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 79918 in?
ZIP code 79918 observes the MST timezone.