79912 ZIP Code, El Paso, TX
79912 is a ZIP code in El Paso, Texas in El Paso County. It covers 24 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 79922, 88063 and 79904. 78,819 people live here in 30,680 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Texas ZIP codes. At about 3,328 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (53% own). Median household income is $72,943, close to the Texas median of $78,476.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: El Paso, TX
- County: El Paso County
- Land area: 24 sq mi
- Population: 78,819
- Median household income: $72,943
- Carrier routes: 43 (33,065 homes)
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 78,819 |
| Households | 30,680 |
| Median household income | $72,943 |
| Income per person | $43,106 |
| Median age | 33.6 |
| Homeowners | 53.0% |
| Median home value | $264,200 |
| Median rent | $1,238 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.9% |
| Broadband internet | 93.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 60.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.6% |
| $15–25K | 7.2% |
| $25–35K | 7.7% |
| $35–50K | 11.6% |
| $50–75K | 16.4% |
| $75–100K | 12.4% |
| $100–150K | 15.7% |
| $150–200K | 7.6% |
| $200K+ | 12.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.6% |
| 10–19 | 12.6% |
| 20–24 | 8.1% |
| 25–34 | 18.6% |
| 35–44 | 10.9% |
| 45–54 | 11.8% |
| 55–64 | 10.8% |
| 65–74 | 8.0% |
| 75+ | 6.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.4% |
| Owned outright | 21.5% |
| Rented | 42.0% |
| Vacant | 10.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 56.2% |
| Townhome | 3.8% |
| 2–4 units | 6.9% |
| 5–19 units | 17.9% |
| 20+ units | 14.9% |
| Mobile / other | 0.4% |
Businesses in 79912
2,096 business establishments with 29,599 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 324
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 267
- Accommodation and Food Services: 251
- Retail Trade: 245
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 189
- Finance and Insurance: 155
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 153
- Construction: 115
EDDM carrier routes
79912 has 43 USPS carrier routes with 33,065 residential and 2,307 business mailboxes. Open the EDDM route map.
Carrier routes in 79912
79912 has 43 USPS carrier routes (43 city (C)) with 33,065 residential and 2,307 business mailboxes. Routes range from 301 homes (C008) to 1,452 homes (C029); the median route has 719 homes. The Census counted 30,680 households in 79912 (2020–2024 average); USPS counts current mailboxes, including new and vacant homes.
| Homes per route | Routes |
|---|---|
| 1–249 | 0 |
| 250–499 | 6 |
| 500–749 | 19 |
| 750–999 | 11 |
| 1,000–1,499 | 7 |
| 1,500+ | 0 |
Best routes in 79912 for…
Highest income
For bigger-ticket offers: remodeling, pools, financial planning, private schools.
- Route C024 — Est. median household income $174,658, 740 homes
- Route C012 — Est. median household income $165,348, 711 homes
- Route C098 — Est. median household income $160,846, 716 homes
- Route C021 — Est. median household income $143,854, 790 homes
- Route C074 — Est. median household income $128,261, 719 homes
Select these 5 routes on the route map
Often mailed by: Home services EDDM, Real estate EDDM postcards, Landscaping and lawn care mailers
Most families with kids
For tutoring, youth sports, pediatric dental, child care and family dining.
- Route C081 — Est. families with children under 18 46.2%, 843 homes
- Route C098 — Est. families with children under 18 44.5%, 716 homes
- Route C024 — Est. families with children under 18 43.2%, 740 homes
- Route C021 — Est. families with children under 18 43.1%, 790 homes
- Route C082 — Est. families with children under 18 41.3%, 838 homes
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Often mailed by: Dental practice EDDM, Healthcare and clinic mailers
Most homeowners
Owners decide on roofs, HVAC, lawns, solar and insurance; renters usually can't.
- Route C024 — Est. owner-occupied homes 96.9%, 740 homes
- Route C012 — Est. owner-occupied homes 92.4%, 711 homes
- Route C074 — Est. owner-occupied homes 89.5%, 719 homes
- Route C098 — Est. owner-occupied homes 89.5%, 716 homes
- Route C075 — Est. owner-occupied homes 88.9%, 734 homes
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Often mailed by: Roofing direct mail, HVAC postcards
Most new movers
New residents are still choosing a dentist, a gym and a lawn service.
- Route C023 — Est. residents who moved in the past year 36.7%, 707 homes
- Route C073 — Est. residents who moved in the past year 35.7%, 991 homes
- Route C011 — Est. residents who moved in the past year 32.5%, 890 homes
- Route C108 — Est. residents who moved in the past year 26.3%, 429 homes
- Route C024 — Est. residents who moved in the past year 24.6%, 740 homes
Select these 5 routes on the route map
Often mailed by: Restaurant EDDM menus and offers, Gym and fitness mailers
Newest homes
Newer subdivisions: landscaping, window treatments, fencing, security, home warranties.
- Route C085 — Est. homes built 2010 or later 53.7%, 598 homes
- Route C098 — Est. homes built 2010 or later 38.8%, 716 homes
- Route C007 — Est. homes built 2010 or later 34.0%, 1,360 homes
- Route C029 — Est. homes built 2010 or later 30.4%, 1,452 homes
- Route C081 — Est. homes built 2010 or later 26.6%, 843 homes
Select these 5 routes on the route map
Most businesses
For B2B offers: office supplies, cleaning, IT, catering and commercial services.
- Route C017 — USPS business mailboxes 263, 509 homes
- Route C105 — USPS business mailboxes 213, 1,090 homes
- Route C008 — USPS business mailboxes 211, 301 homes
- Route C073 — USPS business mailboxes 196, 991 homes
- Route C079 — USPS business mailboxes 156, 708 homes
Select these 5 routes on the route map
Every carrier route in 79912
| Route | Type | Homes | Businesses | Est. median income | Est. owners | Est. families with kids | Est. moved in past year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C001 | City | 724 | 59 | $61,042 | 57.7% | 32.0% | 11.5% |
| C003 | City | 390 | 137 | $51,051 | 39.3% | 18.4% | 14.1% |
| C004 | City | 562 | 9 | $65,768 | 61.7% | 35.4% | 4.3% |
| C005 | City | 574 | 0 | $71,467 | 69.1% | 17.4% | 12.1% |
| C006 | City | 460 | 26 | $81,202 | 61.7% | 27.2% | 11.8% |
| C007 | City | 1,360 | 20 | $49,840 | 21.9% | 19.8% | 18.6% |
| C008 | City | 301 | 211 | $43,953 | 44.2% | 27.2% | 19.4% |
| C010 | City | 449 | 2 | $93,880 | 74.2% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| C011 | City | 890 | 8 | $46,110 | 49.5% | 36.9% | 32.5% |
| C012 | City | 711 | 2 | $165,348 | 92.4% | 36.9% | 9.3% |
| C013 | City | 782 | 4 | $124,076 | 69.7% | 26.2% | 16.6% |
| C014 | City | 823 | 1 | $80,874 | 58.8% | 16.7% | 15.8% |
| C016 | City | 618 | 4 | $117,385 | 73.3% | 23.4% | 16.1% |
| C017 | City | 509 | 263 | $56,144 | 51.8% | 18.6% | 20.4% |
| C018 | City | 574 | 1 | $123,837 | 84.4% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| C019 | City | 882 | 45 | $64,249 | 77.7% | 32.6% | 7.3% |
| C021 | City | 790 | 1 | $143,854 | 72.9% | 43.1% | 5.4% |
| C022 | City | 1,187 | 51 | $57,846 | 26.8% | 10.4% | 20.7% |
| C023 | City | 707 | 101 | $51,258 | 51.6% | 33.7% | 36.7% |
| C024 | City | 740 | 28 | $174,658 | 96.9% | 43.2% | 24.6% |
| C025 | City | 1,444 | 80 | $30,616 | 20.3% | 33.7% | 20.5% |
| C026 | City | 871 | 4 | $58,688 | 58.4% | 30.3% | 10.7% |
| C028 | City | 811 | 24 | $101,543 | 71.8% | 25.2% | 6.8% |
| C029 | City | 1,452 | 86 | $68,133 | 7.7% | 10.8% | 22.4% |
| C070 | City | 630 | 24 | $80,365 | 64.3% | 22.9% | 8.8% |
| C073 | City | 991 | 196 | $49,800 | 14.7% | 25.2% | 35.7% |
| C074 | City | 719 | 3 | $128,261 | 89.5% | 37.0% | 10.2% |
| C075 | City | 734 | 24 | $122,947 | 88.9% | 38.7% | 8.7% |
| C079 | City | 708 | 156 | $51,584 | 31.9% | 11.8% | 15.7% |
| C081 | City | 843 | 1 | $89,148 | 71.5% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| C082 | City | 838 | 28 | $60,985 | 62.5% | 41.3% | 7.2% |
| C083 | City | 812 | 111 | $64,429 | 26.9% | 20.7% | 16.1% |
| C084 | City | 1,081 | 1 | $112,321 | 85.2% | 36.7% | 13.7% |
| C085 | City | 598 | 145 | $92,310 | 52.1% | 36.4% | 17.8% |
| C096 | City | 682 | 80 | $78,807 | 77.2% | 29.2% | 6.9% |
| C098 | City | 716 | 0 | $160,846 | 89.5% | 44.5% | 10.6% |
| C099 | City | 646 | 28 | $124,752 | 79.4% | 25.9% | 19.1% |
| C101 | City | 442 | 2 | $68,795 | 66.0% | 40.7% | 5.7% |
| C102 | City | 546 | 1 | $77,336 | 55.8% | 26.9% | 10.6% |
| C104 | City | 1,281 | 76 | $58,762 | 38.9% | 24.3% | 13.4% |
| C105 | City | 1,090 | 213 | $62,180 | 42.6% | 39.7% | 12.5% |
| C107 | City | 668 | 40 | $114,737 | 82.3% | 27.8% | 10.4% |
| C108 | City | 429 | 11 | $37,920 | 34.0% | 32.0% | 26.3% |
Income, owners, families and movers are estimates for each route (how we estimate them); mailbox counts are current USPS figures. Open 79912 on the EDDM route map.
How route demographics are estimated
Mailbox counts come from USPS; demographics are estimates
The number of homes and businesses on each carrier route is the current USPS EDDM count. The Census Bureau does not publish figures for carrier routes, so income, homeownership, ages, families, movers and housing age on a route are EDDM2GO estimates built from Census block groups (neighborhood areas of roughly 600 to 3,000 people).
How a route gets its figures: the block-group length-share method
We trace each route's streets every 25 meters and record which block group each stretch falls in. The route's homes are spread along its streets in proportion to length, so a route with 60% of its street length in one block group is assumed to have 60% of its homes there. Each block group then contributes its Census counts in proportion to the share of its housing units that sit on the route (capped at the whole block group). Medians are recalculated from the combined income, home-value and age brackets, the way the Census Bureau computes them, not averaged.
Margins of error
Census survey figures carry a margin of error at 90% confidence; we carry it through the calculation and show it as ±. Our margins treat the route-to-block-group split as exact, so the real uncertainty is larger. Routes with fewer than 100 estimated households, large margins, or streets we could not place are flagged.
Different years
USPS mailbox counts are current. Census figures are 5-year averages for 2020–2024, so a new subdivision may have more homes on the route today than the Census counted. Use the route figures to compare routes with each other, not as an exact head count.
Why some routes show identical figures
Two routes that run through the same block group get the same percentages and medians, because the Census publishes one set of figures for the whole block group. Their mailbox counts still differ, and those are exact.
Route and mailbox counts: USPS EDDM route data. Route demographics: EDDM2GO estimates from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year block-group data (2020–2024) and 2024 cartographic block-group boundaries. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 79922 — El Paso city, TX (2.9 mi)
- 88063 — Sunland Park city, NM (3.6 mi)
- 79904 — El Paso city, TX (4.1 mi)
- 79920 — El Paso city, TX (4.7 mi)
- 79930 — El Paso city, TX (4.7 mi)
- 79932 — El Paso city, TX (4.7 mi)
- 79902 — El Paso city, TX (4.9 mi)
- 79911 — El Paso city, TX (6 mi)
Areas that include 79912
- El Paso, TX ZIP codes — 24 ZIP codes
- El Paso County ZIP codes — 31 ZIP codes
- Texas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 7 of 28: highest median household income in El Paso County
- No. 4 of 26: highest median home value in El Paso County
- No. 7 of 29: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in El Paso County
- No. 7 of 23: highest median household income in El Paso, TX
- No. 4 of 21: highest median home value in El Paso, TX
- No. 6 of 23: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in El Paso, TX
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ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 79912, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 79912 in?
- 79912 is a El Paso, TX mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside El Paso.
- What county is 79912 in?
- 79912 is in El Paso County.
- What is the population of 79912?
- About 78,819 people (±3,431), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 78,652.
- What is the median household income in 79912?
- $72,943 (±$4,135), compared with $78,476 for Texas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 79912?
- 43 USPS carrier routes with 33,065 residential and 2,307 business mailboxes (35,377 in all), from the route data stored by EDDM2GO. An EDDM mailing can target any combination of these routes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79912?
- The closest, measured center to center: 79922 (2.9 mi, El Paso), 88063 (3.6 mi, Sunland Park), 79904 (4.1 mi, El Paso), 79920 (4.7 mi, El Paso), 79930 (4.7 mi, El Paso) and 79932 (4.7 mi, El Paso).
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