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Population and households in ZIP 79938
Household size in ZIP 79938
| Period | ZIP 79938 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.54 | 3.24 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.56 | 3.25 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.48 | 3.15 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.26 | 3.01 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.23 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 79938 are large by national standards, averaging 3.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.54, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 79938
| Period | ZIP 79938 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0 | 31.9 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.7 | 32.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.1 | 33.7 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.0 | 34.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +3.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.0, ZIP 79938 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 28.0, in line with the national trend. ZIP 79938 is younger than the great majority of Texas ZIP codes.
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 79938
| Period | ZIP 79938 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 17.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 17.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 16.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 16.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 79938: 15.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. That is in line with the rest of the El Paso area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.9 points, even as the national share fell.
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 79938
Renters in ZIP 79938
| Period | ZIP 79938 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 36.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 38.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 35.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −0.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 79938 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly a third of owners (31.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.3 points, as it has nationally.
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 79938
| Period | ZIP 79938 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 8.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 8.6% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 10.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.3% of homes in ZIP 79938 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 56 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 79938
| Period | ZIP 79938 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2001 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2005 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2006 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2009 | 1990 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 79938 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2009, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 2001 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 53 have newer 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 79938
| Period | ZIP 79938 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $720 | $744 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,159 | $877 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,172 | $942 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,608 | $1,233 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$889 | +$489 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 79938 runs $1,608 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the El Paso area overall ($1,233). Rents are up $889 a month from 2006–10, a 124% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 79938
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 79938
| Period | ZIP 79938 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 20.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 21.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 23.8% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.2% | 25.8% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 79938 than nationally: 29.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Even so, the share is higher than in the El Paso area as a whole (25.8%). The share with a degree has risen 8.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 79938
| Period | ZIP 79938 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.2% | 71.4% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.4% | 75.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.5% | 79.0% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.8% | 81.7% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +20.7 pts | +10.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in ZIP 79938 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Even so, the rate is higher than in the El Paso area as a whole (81.7%). The share with a diploma has risen 20.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 79938
| Period | ZIP 79938 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 8.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 9.0% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in ZIP 79938 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the El Paso area as a whole (6.0%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 79938 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 79938 | 3.26 | 32.0 | 15.9% | 18.8% | 4.3% | 2009 | $1,608 | 29.2% | 86.8% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 79936 | 2.97 | 37.2 | 15.6% | 29.4% | 5.0% | 1992 | $1,303 | 27.9% | 86.7% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 79935 | 2.76 | 36.9 | 18.1% | 50.6% | 7.1% | 1977 | $1,112 | 26.8% | 85.0% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 79928 | 3.53 | 29.3 | 20.2% | 13.5% | 5.3% | 2009 | $1,326 | 22.9% | 87.5% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 79925 | 2.61 | 38.7 | 15.6% | 47.1% | 7.7% | 1970 | $1,071 | 29.8% | 85.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 79916 | 3.80 | 21.8 | 5.8% | 100.0% | 6.6% | 2006 | $1,804 | 17.2% | 99.6% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 79907 | 2.96 | 40.0 | 20.1% | 40.7% | 9.9% | 1978 | $939 | 13.5% | 73.0% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 79915 | 2.67 | 41.8 | 18.6% | 38.3% | 10.8% | 1967 | $888 | 13.1% | 67.2% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 79908 | 3.79 | 21.1 | 6.4% | 99.1% | 9.0% | 2008 | $1,813 | 28.4% | 99.5% | 12.7% |
| ZIP 79918 | 3.81 | 22.1 | 7.6% | 100.0% | 9.6% | 2010 | $1,799 | 26.0% | 99.4% | 15.2% |
| ZIP 79927 | 3.28 | 34.5 | 17.3% | 18.8% | 5.9% | 1999 | $1,107 | 11.8% | 68.7% | 4.7% |
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 79938. 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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