ZIP Code 79938 Demographics

El Paso County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79938 compared to county averages.

Total Population

95,452

↓ 89.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$70,806

↑ +27.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$180,800

↑ +17.7% vs county

Median Age

28.6 yrs

↑ 12.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.1%

↓ +9.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79938 compares to El Paso County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79938 $71k El Paso $55k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79938 $181k El Paso $154k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

19.6%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

80.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,235

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79938 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$180,800
Down Payment (20%)$36,160
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,148P&I: $914 | Tax: $181 | Ins: $53
Rent (Local Median)
$1,235
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $87/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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About El Paso County

El Paso County is located in Texas and has a total population of 863,832. The county's median household income is $55,417 and median home value is $153,600. ZIP code 79938 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.