ZIP Code 79942 in El Paso, TX

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:El Paso, Texas
County:El Paso County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:57:44 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:915
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:31.7589, -106.4866
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79942 El Paso, TX - A Downtown Postal Point

ZIP Code 79942, El Paso

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationEl Paso County, TX
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points25 (11 businesses)
PO Boxes14
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 79901
Key Facts
  • This is a point-only ZIP with no geographic territory, contained entirely within ZIP 79901
  • The post office operates just 14 PO Boxes and handles 11 business delivery points
  • All addresses use a single street: E Mills Avenue in downtown El Paso
  • Street delivery is available through one city carrier route, so PO Boxes aren't required
  • Located in the Union Plaza neighborhood of Downtown El Paso

Overview

ZIP code 79942 is a point-only postal zone in Downtown El Paso, Texas. It doesn't cover geographic territory but instead exists as a single delivery point contained within ZIP 79901. The post office maintains just 14 PO Boxes and serves 11 business delivery points, making it one of the smallest postal operations in the El Paso area.

Postal Services

All mail delivery for this ZIP occurs along E Mills Avenue, with seven address records using unit designators. The single-street footprint and small box count suggest this ZIP serves a specific building or compact downtown location rather than a residential neighborhood. Street delivery exists through one city carrier route, so this isn't a PO Box Only Zone.

Location and Nearby Areas

The Union Plaza and Magoffin neighborhoods sit within walking distance of this postal point. El Paso's downtown core surrounds this location, with Sunset Heights and Virginia neighborhoods just a few blocks away. Residents and businesses in the immediate area can choose between PO Box service here or street delivery through the enclosing 79901 ZIP code.

Street Name Patterns

Downtown Commercial

A single downtown street address with unit designators for multiple tenants.

Nearby Areas

Union Plaza Downtown El Paso Magoffin Virginia Sunset Heights

Education, Health & Community


Insufficient data for educational attainment. Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:00%
Public Insurance:00%
No Insurance:00%
Total:0100%
Has Health Insurance:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 79942 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:25Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 79942 is located in El Paso County, Texas, within the El Paso, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 21340) and Texas's 23rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 800,647 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 79942. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:El Paso, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:21340Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:800,647Source: Census
MSA:El Paso, TX MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:23Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area: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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


79943 | | 79941

Schools in ZIP Code 79942


We could not locate which school district 79942 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Triumph Public High Schools-El Paso West 711 N Mesa St
El Paso, TX 79902
District: UnknownNearby
La Fe Preparatory School 616 E Father Rahm Ave
El Paso, TX 79901
District: UnknownNearby
Aoy El 901 S Campbell St
El Paso, TX 79901
District: El Paso Independent School DistrictNearby
Guillen Middle 900 S Cotton St
El Paso, TX 79901
District: El Paso Independent School DistrictNearby
Hart El 1110 Park St
El Paso, TX 79901
District: El Paso Independent School DistrictNearby
Lydia Patterson Institute 517 S Florence St
El Paso, TX 79901
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Clement's Parish School 600 Montana Ave
El Paso, TX 79902
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Patrick Cathedral School 1111 N Stanton St
El Paso, TX 79902
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 79942


The University Of Texas At El Paso 500 W. University Ave
El Paso, TX 79968-0691
Type: Post Secondary
Pipo Academy Of Hair Design 3000 Pershing Dr
El Paso, TX 79903
Type: Post Secondary
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso 5001 El Paso Drive
El Paso, TX 79905-2827
Type: Post Secondary
Southwest University At El Paso 1414 Geronimo
El Paso, TX 79925
Type: Post Secondary
Pima Medical Institute-El Paso 6926 Gateway Boulevard E.
El Paso, TX 79915-1525
Type: Post Secondary
El Paso Community College 9050 Viscount Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925-6507
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov