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Population and households in ZIP 79922
Household size in ZIP 79922
| Period | ZIP 79922 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.01 | 3.24 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 3.25 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.10 | 3.15 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 3.01 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.51 | −0.23 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 79922 has 2.50 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 3.01 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 79922
| Period | ZIP 79922 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 31.9 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 32.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 33.7 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 34.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +3.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 79922 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 47 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 79922
| Period | ZIP 79922 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 17.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 17.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 16.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 16.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in ZIP 79922 (11.8%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the El Paso area as a whole (16.9%). The single-parent share is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 79922
Renters in ZIP 79922
| Period | ZIP 79922 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 36.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 38.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 35.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.0% of households in ZIP 79922 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 59.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.8 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have a lower 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 79922
| Period | ZIP 79922 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 8.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 8.6% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 10.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 8.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −0.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.1% of the housing in ZIP 79922, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.5 points, 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 79922
| Period | ZIP 79922 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1990 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 79922 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1976, against 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast. ZIP 79922 has older homes than at least four in five Texas ZIP codes.
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 79922
| Period | ZIP 79922 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,084 | $744 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,023 | $877 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,162 | $942 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,319 | $1,233 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$235 | +$489 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 79922 costs $1,319 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the El Paso area as a whole ($1,233). Rents are up $235 a month from 2006–10, a 22% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 18.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 79922
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 79922
| Period | ZIP 79922 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3% | 20.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.7% | 21.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.8% | 23.8% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.4% | 25.8% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 79922 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (60.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 15.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 101 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 79922
| Period | ZIP 79922 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 71.4% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.5% | 75.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 79.0% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 81.7% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +10.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 79922: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 79922 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Texas ZIP codes.
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 79922
| Period | ZIP 79922 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.8% | 8.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 9.0% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 79922 has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 68 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, 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 79922 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 79922 | 2.50 | 46.4 | 11.8% | 7.0% | 15.1% | 1976 | $1,319 | 60.4% | 94.8% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 88063 | 3.25 | 30.4 | 13.9% | 31.6% | 10.7% | 1987 | $870 | 11.2% | 67.6% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 79912 | 2.62 | 34.6 | 13.3% | 45.8% | 10.4% | 1988 | $1,437 | 48.6% | 91.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 79932 | 2.95 | 37.1 | 13.8% | 29.0% | 6.8% | 1997 | $1,236 | 44.0% | 87.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 79911 | 2.69 | 38.3 | 7.5% | 21.2% | 4.5% | 2013 | $1,731 | 67.5% | 96.4% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 88008 | 3.07 | 32.5 | 25.9% | 14.7% | 5.0% | 2006 | $1,256 | 36.6% | 92.6% | 3.5% |
| 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 79930 | 2.52 | 39.4 | 17.2% | 52.1% | 14.0% | 1960 | $928 | 16.2% | 73.3% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 79901 | 2.10 | 40.4 | 20.1% | 91.6% | 18.0% | 1954 | $601 | 10.6% | 46.9% | 15.1% |
| ZIP 79835 | 3.36 | 32.3 | 18.2% | 21.5% | 11.7% | 1996 | $1,113 | 20.9% | 75.6% | 4.2% |
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 79922. 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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