ZIP Code 88586 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:10:28:50 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:915
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:31.7588, -106.4866
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88586 - El Paso, TX

ZIP Code 88586, El Paso

Border Hub Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationEl Paso County, TX
Area0 sq mi Single Point
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 79910
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box only ZIP code with no street delivery routes or residential addresses within the ZIP itself.
  • The facility was introduced before October 2004 to serve the growing Cielo Vista area of El Paso.
  • Physical locations in this area receive street delivery under ZIP code 79910, while PO Box customers use 88586.
  • The post office is located in El Paso County near the international border with Mexico.
  • Five nearby neighborhoods (Cielo Vista North, Cielo Vista East, Cielo Vista South, Montclair, and Cork) are within 1.2 miles of the facility.
  • This ZIP uses carrier route rate sortation code 'C', indicating it's designated for city-type delivery processing.

Postal Service Structure

This arrangement is common in border communities where postal infrastructure has evolved to separate PO Box services from street delivery routes. The facility sits at coordinates 31.795° N, 106.377° W, placing it within the Cielo Vista North neighborhood and within walking distance of Cielo Vista East, Cielo Vista South, Montclair, and Cork neighborhoods. These surrounding areas maintain active residential and commercial street addresses under different ZIP codes.

PO Box Service History

The post office introduced this ZIP code before October 2004 specifically for PO Box rental services. Customers who need a PO Box in this part of El Paso use the 88586 ZIP code for their postal address, while their physical location falls under standard delivery ZIP codes. This dual-address system supports both cross-border mail needs and local residents who prefer the security and convenience of PO Box delivery.

Border Community Context

El Paso's position as a major border city creates distinct postal patterns. The region serves binational families, businesses engaged in cross-border commerce, and residents who maintain connections on both sides of the international boundary. PO Box facilities in border areas often see higher utilization rates because they provide reliable mail receipt regardless of temporary absences or frequent travel between countries.

Geographic Coverage

The facility primarily serves the Cielo Vista area of El Paso, with nearby neighborhoods including Cielo Vista North (0.2 miles away), Cielo Vista East (0.4 miles), Cielo Vista South (0.6 miles), Montclair (0.9 miles), and Cork (1.2 miles). All these neighborhoods are part of the broader El Paso metropolitan area.

Street Name Patterns

This ZIP code contains no street delivery records. All postal addresses using 88586 are PO Boxes at the facility. Street addresses in the surrounding area use neighboring ZIP codes for delivery.

Nearby Areas

Cielo Vista North Cielo Vista East Cielo Vista South Montclair Cork

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 88586 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:0Source: 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 88586 is located in El Paso County, Texas, within the El Paso, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 21340). This Metro area has a population of 800,647 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 88586. 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:No DistrictsSource: USPS
Congressional Land Area: 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


88587 | | 88585

Schools in ZIP Code 88586


We could not locate which school district 88586 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 88586


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