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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 79907 has 50,971 residents and 17,840 households (average 2.85 persons per household). The median age is 39.3 years, older than the state (35.6) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.8% male and 53.2% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (95.4%) and White (34.9%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 95.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (13.6%) and national averages (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:	50,971Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	47,850Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	52,408Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	3,717.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$41,901Source: Census ACS

Households:	17,840Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$110,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.85Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.68Source: 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	--	54,982	55,584	54,563	54,694	55,470	54,337	53,505	53,277	53,174	51,208	50,696	49,169	47,850
Decennial Census	55,132	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	50,971	--	--	--

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: 39.3

Male Median Age: 35.5

Female Median Age: 42.8

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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	1,372	1,638	1,890	2,075	1,863	1,657	1,313	1,229	1,155	1,331	1,227	1,487	1,443	1,424	1,182	707	474	391
Female	1,407	1,478	1,766	1,950	1,874	1,677	1,285	1,353	1,429	1,576	1,600	1,773	1,979	1,888	1,571	1,047	728	732
Total	2,779	3,116	3,656	4,025	3,737	3,334	2,598	2,582	2,584	2,907	2,827	3,260	3,422	3,312	2,753	1,754	1,202	1,123

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

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Population by Race

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White:	17,792	21.83%
Black:	433	0.53%
Hispanic:*	48,622	59.65%
Asian:	99	0.12%
American Indian:	968	1.19%
Hawaiian:	31	0.04%
Other:	13,565	16.64%
Total:	81,510	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:	23,858	46.81%	35.5 years
Females:	27,113	53.19%	42.8 years
Total:	50,971	100%	39.3 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	33,620	70.26%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	776	1.62%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	7,141	14.92%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	6,313	28.12%
Total Population:	47,850	100%
Total Native Population:	34,396	71.88%
Total Foreign-born Population:	13,454	28.12%

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 $41,901, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $15,931 (61.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,117. Family households earn a median of $46,558 versus $23,132 for nonfamily households (a difference of $23,426). By gender, male median income is $34,666 and female is $33,048, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $1,618 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.8%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about the same as the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (24.3%).

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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	$25,970	$26,985	$27,166	$28,946	$29,663	$30,021	$31,031	$31,271	$31,784	$35,539	$36,438	$40,962	$41,901
Median Family Income	$29,087	$29,774	$30,417	$32,230	$32,645	$33,534	$35,377	$36,362	$38,265	$40,822	$42,563	$45,891	$46,558
Median NonFamily Income	$14,988	$15,847	$16,623	$16,286	$16,948	$16,949	$17,925	$18,909	$19,000	$20,168	$20,367	$22,930	$23,132
Median Male Income	$24,642	$26,601	$26,094	$27,207	$27,112	$27,330	$27,313	$29,238	$29,886	$30,295	$32,083	$34,359	$34,666
Median Female Income	$22,288	$22,447	$22,973	$23,295	$23,463	$23,402	$24,101	$23,261	$23,529	$25,110	$27,119	$30,058	$33,048

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:	20,081	53.47%
Unemployed:	1,127	3.00%
Not In Labor Force:	16,351	43.53%
Total:	37,559	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:	4,885	24.33%
Service:	4,218	21.00%
Sales and Office:	4,684	23.33%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,496	12.43%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,798	18.91%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	20,081	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 $110,600, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $28,300 (34.39%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,500. The median gross rent is $910, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $337 (58.81%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $173. Of occupied housing, owners make up 59.03% (33.20% with a mortgage, 66.80% free-and-clear) and renters 40.97% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.02%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

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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	$82,300	$84,100	$83,900	$84,600	$85,800	$87,000	$87,800	$88,900	$90,100	$90,600	$90,900	$102,100	$110,600

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:	1,008	15.11%
$500 to $999:	2,824	42.35%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,905	28.57%
$1,500 to $1,999:	558	8.37%
$2,000 to $2,499:	4	0.06%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	370	5.55%
Total:	6,669	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	$573	$596	$616	$621	$630	$643	$661	$697	$737	$767	$798	$864	$910

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):	3,190	19.60%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	6,417	39.43%
Renter Occupied:	6,669	40.97%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	16,276	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	16,276	92.98%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,229	7.02%
Total Housing Units:	17,505	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:	11,986	68.47%
Multi-Family Units:	3,880	22.17%
Other Units:	1,639	9.36%
Total Housing Units:	17,505	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 13.00% 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 71.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 26.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 36.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 44.90%, which is markedly above the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 22.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 9.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.82%). College enrollment is 26.04%, 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:	6,523	20.73%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,516	7.99%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	9,916	31.51%
Some college, no degree:	5,570	17.70%
Associate's degree:	2,845	9.04%
Bachelor's degree:	3,128	9.94%
Graduate or professional degree:	974	3.09%
Total:	31,472	100%
High school or higher:	22,433	71.28%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	4,102	13.03%

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:	17,169	33.51%
Public Insurance:	21,386	41.73%
No Insurance:	12,688	24.76%
Total:	51,243	100%
Has Health Insurance:	38,555	75.24%

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	32.5%	31.6%	30.3%	28.5%	28.8%	27.6%	26.6%	26.3%	24.9%	21.4%	23.3%	21.8%	22.6%

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:	438	3.52%
Kindergarten:	506	4.06%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	5,209	41.82%
High school (grades 9-12):	3,060	24.57%
College or graduate school:	3,243	26.04%
Total:	12,456	100%
Early Childhood:	944	7.58%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	8,775	70.45%

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

City:	El Paso, Texas
City Alias:	Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, Ysleta Sur
County:	El Paso County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	7:29:27 PM
Population:	50,971 [See All]
Area Code:	915
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	31.7119, -106.3263
Land Area:	13.712 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/79907/zip-code-79907.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	18,389Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,108Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	21,080Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	10,723Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,242Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	775Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$126,232,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$496,374,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	12,363Source: 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:	13.712 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.028 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	16,23Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	710.35, 58059.18 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 79907 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 79907

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 79907

Sources & References