El Paso, TX — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 79901 serves a portion of El Paso, Texas, within El Paso County. This community is home to approximately 8,741 residents, with a median age of 37.4 years. The median household income of $80,651 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $588,752 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 23% owner-occupied and 77% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of El Paso is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 89 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 52% and an unemployment rate of 5.6%, 79901 reflects the economic character of El Paso County in Texas.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 8,741 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 533 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $80,651 | ↑ 19% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $588,752 | ↑ 95% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 89 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ↑ 44% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 10.5% | ↓ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 52% | ↑ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 37.4 yrs | ↓ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 23% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 77% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 4,720 | — |