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Population and households in ZIP 79901
Household size in ZIP 79901
| Period | ZIP 79901 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 3.24 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 3.25 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 3.15 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.10 | 3.01 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.71 | −0.23 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 79901 is a place of small households, averaging 2.10 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.82, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 47 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 79901
| Period | ZIP 79901 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9 | 31.9 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.1 | 32.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.3 | 33.7 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 34.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +3.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 79901 are younger than 40.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the wider El Paso area, where the median age is 34.9. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.9, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 79901
| Period | ZIP 79901 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.7% | 17.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 17.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 16.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 16.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.5 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 79901: 20.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 10.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 79901 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Texas ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 79901
Renters in ZIP 79901
| Period | ZIP 79901 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.1% | 36.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 85.5% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 89.5% | 38.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 35.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | −0.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 79901: 91.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among owners, 99.0% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 79901
| Period | ZIP 79901 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 8.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 8.6% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 10.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 8.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 79901: 18.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 94 have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 79901
| Period | ZIP 79901 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1990 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 79901 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1954, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1949 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 79901
| Period | ZIP 79901 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $364 | $744 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $386 | $877 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $431 | $942 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $601 | $1,233 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$238 | +$489 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 79901 pays $601 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $238 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 35.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Texas ZIP code with 5,000+ people has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 79901
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 79901
| Period | ZIP 79901 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 20.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 21.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 23.8% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 25.8% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 79901: 10.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.4 points, as it has nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 60 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 79901
| Period | ZIP 79901 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8% | 71.4% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 33.4% | 75.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 43.6% | 79.0% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 46.9% | 81.7% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +10.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over half of adults in ZIP 79901 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 46.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 12.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Texas ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 79901
| Period | ZIP 79901 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 8.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 9.0% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 79901: 15.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only nine of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 5.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 79901 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 79901 | 2.10 | 40.4 | 20.1% | 91.6% | 18.0% | 1954 | $601 | 10.6% | 46.9% | 15.1% |
| ZIP 79968 | 1.03 | 20.5 | 6.9% | 100.0% | 11.0% | 1968 | $577 | 29.4% | 77.3% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 79902 | 2.08 | 38.6 | 11.1% | 62.1% | 13.1% | 1955 | $872 | 39.6% | 80.0% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 79905 | 2.84 | 36.7 | 23.3% | 52.6% | 12.6% | 1965 | $708 | 9.8% | 59.2% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 79903 | 2.59 | 43.1 | 14.7% | 43.9% | 19.0% | 1950 | $902 | 18.9% | 73.2% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 79930 | 2.52 | 39.4 | 17.2% | 52.1% | 14.0% | 1960 | $928 | 16.2% | 73.3% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 79906 | 3.92 | 20.8 | 7.6% | 99.1% | 14.5% | 2004 | $1,556 | 34.0% | 96.2% | 10.3% |
| ZIP 79915 | 2.67 | 41.8 | 18.6% | 38.3% | 10.8% | 1967 | $888 | 13.1% | 67.2% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 79904 | 2.78 | 34.2 | 19.4% | 57.3% | 10.3% | 1975 | $1,037 | 14.4% | 81.7% | 10.7% |
| ZIP 88063 | 3.25 | 30.4 | 13.9% | 31.6% | 10.7% | 1987 | $870 | 11.2% | 67.6% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 79925 | 2.61 | 38.7 | 15.6% | 47.1% | 7.7% | 1970 | $1,071 | 29.8% | 85.7% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 79901. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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