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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 79903 has 16,425 residents and 6,556 households (average 2.49 persons per household). The median age is 44.5 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.6% male and 52.4% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (91.3%) and White (35.6%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 91.3%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	16,425Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	15,120Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	16,573Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	5,385.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$38,294Source: Census ACS

Households:	6,556Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$118,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.49Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.03Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	18,107	17,836	17,762	17,795	16,456	16,585	16,495	16,399	15,995	15,422	15,849	15,729	15,120
Decennial Census	18,451	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	16,425	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 44.5

Male Median Age: 41.2

Female Median Age: 47.5

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	368	380	452	527	535	585	525	454	390	469	485	547	594	466	350	278	211	195
Female	346	408	460	515	524	570	439	438	369	499	528	667	647	563	513	420	311	397
Total	714	788	912	1,042	1,059	1,155	964	892	759	968	1,013	1,214	1,241	1,029	863	698	522	592

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	5,850	23.36%
Black:	226	0.90%
Hispanic:*	15,000	59.90%
Asian:	92	0.37%
American Indian:	156	0.62%
Hawaiian:	9	0.04%
Other:	3,709	14.81%
Total:	25,042	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	7,811	47.56%	41.2 years
Females:	8,614	52.44%	47.5 years
Total:	16,425	100%	44.5 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	10,603	70.13%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	61	0.40%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,948	12.88%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,508	29.47%
Total Population:	15,120	100%
Total Native Population:	10,664	70.53%
Total Foreign-born Population:	4,456	29.47%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $38,294, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $10,565 (38.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,516. Family households earn a median of $48,019 versus $25,224 for nonfamily households (a difference of $22,795). By gender, male median income is $32,960 and female is $40,212, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,252 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 50.8%, which is markedly below the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (26.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$27,729	$27,099	$27,420	$27,659	$29,207	$28,849	$30,534	$31,201	$33,778	$29,653	$33,372	$35,750	$38,294
Median Family Income	$30,244	$33,521	$33,106	$34,544	$36,870	$36,084	$38,717	$38,486	$42,643	$36,638	$42,321	$42,745	$48,019
Median NonFamily Income	$14,159	$13,586	$13,903	$14,043	$15,145	$15,201	$16,802	$18,676	$18,386	$19,179	$22,634	$23,549	$25,224
Median Male Income	$28,222	$29,510	$30,356	$26,632	$31,135	$30,590	$31,766	$29,836	$32,355	$27,480	$28,496	$29,436	$32,960
Median Female Income	$24,756	$25,441	$25,477	$24,536	$23,211	$24,732	$24,857	$25,314	$27,086	$27,995	$31,701	$35,230	$40,212

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	5,969	48.60%
Unemployed:	267	2.17%
Not In Labor Force:	6,047	49.23%
Total:	12,283	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,601	26.82%
Service:	1,550	25.97%
Sales and Office:	1,372	22.99%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	663	11.11%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	783	13.12%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,969	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $118,300, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $32,400 (37.72%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24,300. The median gross rent is $883, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $369 (71.79%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $236. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.58% (48.51% with a mortgage, 51.49% free-and-clear) and renters 41.42% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.12%, which is markedly above the state rate (9.62%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$85,900	$87,100	$85,600	$86,500	$87,800	$89,000	$88,900	$92,700	$94,000	$98,100	$101,600	$115,500	$118,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	379	15.70%
$500 to $999:	1,263	52.32%
$1,000 to $1,499:	572	23.70%
$1,500 to $1,999:	8	0.33%
$2,000 to $2,499:	31	1.28%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	161	6.67%
Total:	2,414	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$514	$525	$496	$522	$486	$495	$563	$630	$647	$753	$797	$843	$883

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,656	28.41%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,758	30.16%
Renter Occupied:	2,414	41.42%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	5,828	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	5,828	86.88%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	880	13.12%
Total Housing Units:	6,708	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	5,739	85.55%
Multi-Family Units:	927	13.82%
Other Units:	42	0.63%
Total Housing Units:	6,708	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 15.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 73.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 25.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 39.50%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 45.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 24.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 3.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.21%). College enrollment is 29.98%, which is on par with the state rate (23.90%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,955	18.34%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	827	7.76%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,932	27.51%
Some college, no degree:	2,504	23.49%
Associate's degree:	762	7.15%
Bachelor's degree:	1,323	12.41%
Graduate or professional degree:	356	3.34%
Total:	10,659	100%
High school or higher:	7,877	73.90%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,679	15.75%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	5,940	36.00%
Public Insurance:	6,775	41.06%
No Insurance:	3,784	22.93%
Total:	16,499	100%
Has Health Insurance:	12,715	77.07%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	27.9%	25.6%	23.7%	22.0%	18.3%	20.6%	19.2%	21.7%	17.7%	26.3%	23.4%	24.6%	24.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	152	5.00%
Kindergarten:	88	2.90%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,313	43.21%
High school (grades 9-12):	575	18.92%
College or graduate school:	911	29.98%
Total:	3,039	100%
Early Childhood:	240	7.90%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,976	65.02%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	El Paso, Texas
County:	El Paso County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	7:29:20 PM
Population:	16,425 [See All]
Area Code:	915
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	31.7869, -106.4454
Land Area:	3.05 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/79903/zip-code-79903.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,656Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	958Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	11,686Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	5,628Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	409Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	514Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$64,954,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$274,864,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	8,706Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	El Paso, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:	21340Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	869,606Source: Census
MSA:	El Paso, TX MSASource: Census
Land Area:	3.05 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	--Source: Census

Congressional District:	16Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	710.35 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4824000Source: Census
Place Name:	El Paso city; TexasSource: Census

ZIP Code 79903 in El Paso, TX

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 79903

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 79903

Sources & References