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Population and households in ZIP 79905
Household size in ZIP 79905
| Period | ZIP 79905 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 3.24 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.09 | 3.25 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 3.15 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.84 | 3.01 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.23 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 79905 average 2.84 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Locally, though, the typical household here is smaller than in the El Paso area overall, where it has 3.01 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.88, mirroring the country.
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 79905
| Period | ZIP 79905 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 31.9 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.8 | 32.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.6 | 33.7 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.7 | 34.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +3.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 79905 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.7, against 40.1 nationally. Locally, though, the population here is older than in the El Paso area as a whole, where the median age is 34.9. The median age has crept up from 36.1 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 79905
| Period | ZIP 79905 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 17.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 17.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 16.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 16.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly a quarter of households in ZIP 79905 (23.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.0 points, even as the national share fell. Only 43 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 79905
Renters in ZIP 79905
| Period | ZIP 79905 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.3% | 36.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.1% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.3% | 38.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.6% | 35.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 79905: 52.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About seven in ten owners (71.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. The renter share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 79905
| Period | ZIP 79905 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 8.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 8.6% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 10.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 8.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 79905: 12.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 79905
| Period | ZIP 79905 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1990 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 79905 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 56 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 79905
| Period | ZIP 79905 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $462 | $744 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $513 | $877 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $542 | $942 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $708 | $1,233 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$246 | +$489 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 79905 costs $708 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $246 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northeast.
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 79905
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 79905
| Period | ZIP 79905 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 20.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 21.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 23.8% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 25.8% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 79905: 9.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 50 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 79905
| Period | ZIP 79905 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.1% | 71.4% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 53.9% | 75.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 55.8% | 79.0% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 59.2% | 81.7% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +10.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About four in ten adults in ZIP 79905 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 59.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 9.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 25 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have 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 79905
| Period | ZIP 79905 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 8.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 9.0% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 79905 runs well above the national rate: 9.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 87 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 79905 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 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 79906 | 3.92 | 20.8 | 7.6% | 99.1% | 14.5% | 2004 | $1,556 | 34.0% | 96.2% | 10.3% |
| ZIP 79901 | 2.10 | 40.4 | 20.1% | 91.6% | 18.0% | 1954 | $601 | 10.6% | 46.9% | 15.1% |
| ZIP 79930 | 2.52 | 39.4 | 17.2% | 52.1% | 14.0% | 1960 | $928 | 16.2% | 73.3% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 79915 | 2.67 | 41.8 | 18.6% | 38.3% | 10.8% | 1967 | $888 | 13.1% | 67.2% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 79925 | 2.61 | 38.7 | 15.6% | 47.1% | 7.7% | 1970 | $1,071 | 29.8% | 85.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 79902 | 2.08 | 38.6 | 11.1% | 62.1% | 13.1% | 1955 | $872 | 39.6% | 80.0% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 79968 | 1.03 | 20.5 | 6.9% | 100.0% | 11.0% | 1968 | $577 | 29.4% | 77.3% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 79908 | 3.79 | 21.1 | 6.4% | 99.1% | 9.0% | 2008 | $1,813 | 28.4% | 99.5% | 12.7% |
| ZIP 79935 | 2.76 | 36.9 | 18.1% | 50.6% | 7.1% | 1977 | $1,112 | 26.8% | 85.0% | 5.2% |
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 79905. 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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