79936 ZIP Code, El Paso, TX
79936 is a ZIP code in El Paso, Texas in El Paso County. It covers 26 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 79935, 79925 and 79907. 102,991 people live here in 35,305 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Texas ZIP codes. At about 3,977 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $67,198, below the Texas median of $78,476.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: El Paso, TX
- County: El Paso County
- Land area: 26 sq mi
- Population: 102,991
- Median household income: $67,198
- Carrier routes: 46 (37,435 homes)
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 102,991 |
| Households | 35,305 |
| Median household income | $67,198 |
| Income per person | $30,088 |
| Median age | 35.7 |
| Homeowners | 70.5% |
| Median home value | $179,000 |
| Median rent | $1,264 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% |
| Broadband internet | 92.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 68.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.1% |
| $10–15K | 3.0% |
| $15–25K | 6.4% |
| $25–35K | 7.6% |
| $35–50K | 11.9% |
| $50–75K | 22.7% |
| $75–100K | 13.4% |
| $100–150K | 16.6% |
| $150–200K | 7.8% |
| $200K+ | 5.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.5% |
| 10–19 | 14.2% |
| 20–24 | 8.1% |
| 25–34 | 15.5% |
| 35–44 | 11.6% |
| 45–54 | 12.6% |
| 55–64 | 12.7% |
| 65–74 | 9.7% |
| 75+ | 4.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.5% |
| Owned outright | 29.7% |
| Rented | 28.1% |
| Vacant | 3.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.2% |
| Townhome | 3.0% |
| 2–4 units | 4.8% |
| 5–19 units | 6.3% |
| 20+ units | 5.5% |
| Mobile / other | 2.1% |
Businesses in 79936
2,083 business establishments with 40,030 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 272
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 269
- Retail Trade: 263
- Transportation and Warehousing: 173
- Wholesale Trade: 165
- Finance and Insurance: 151
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 149
- Construction: 145
EDDM carrier routes
79936 has 46 USPS carrier routes with 37,435 residential and 2,762 business mailboxes. Open the EDDM route map.
Carrier routes in 79936
79936 has 46 USPS carrier routes (35 city (C), 11 rural (R)) with 37,435 residential and 2,762 business mailboxes. Routes range from 256 homes (C041) to 1,523 homes (C080); the median route has 799 homes. The Census counted 35,305 households in 79936 (2020–2024 average); USPS counts current mailboxes, including new and vacant homes.
| Homes per route | Routes |
|---|---|
| 1–249 | 0 |
| 250–499 | 5 |
| 500–749 | 13 |
| 750–999 | 21 |
| 1,000–1,499 | 6 |
| 1,500+ | 1 |
Best routes in 79936 for…
Highest income
For bigger-ticket offers: remodeling, pools, financial planning, private schools.
- Route R072 — Est. median household income $120,118, 701 homes
- Route R074 — Est. median household income $116,168, 677 homes
- Route C036 — Est. median household income $105,674, 546 homes
- Route R220 — Est. median household income $105,152, 428 homes
- Route C047 — Est. median household income $103,579, 701 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 C041 — Est. families with children under 18 71.9%, 256 homes
- Route R077 — Est. families with children under 18 56.0%, 883 homes
- Route C061 — Est. families with children under 18 54.8%, 1,433 homes
- Route R220 — Est. families with children under 18 47.3%, 428 homes
- Route C043 — Est. families with children under 18 46.2%, 1,182 homes
Select these 5 routes on the route map
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 R074 — Est. owner-occupied homes 90.5%, 677 homes
- Route C040 — Est. owner-occupied homes 90.3%, 691 homes
- Route R220 — Est. owner-occupied homes 87.3%, 428 homes
- Route C082 — Est. owner-occupied homes 85.7%, 691 homes
- Route R078 — Est. owner-occupied homes 85.3%, 562 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 C044 — Est. residents who moved in the past year 32.0%, 451 homes
- Route C050 — Est. residents who moved in the past year 28.0%, 891 homes
- Route C054 — Est. residents who moved in the past year 23.4%, 610 homes
- Route R073 — Est. residents who moved in the past year 19.1%, 823 homes
- Route C036 — Est. residents who moved in the past year 18.5%, 546 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 C041 — Est. homes built 2010 or later 50.2%, 256 homes
- Route C050 — Est. homes built 2010 or later 40.4%, 891 homes
- Route C054 — Est. homes built 2010 or later 33.1%, 610 homes
- Route C044 — Est. homes built 2010 or later 33.1%, 451 homes
- Route R077 — Est. homes built 2010 or later 23.2%, 883 homes
Select these 5 routes on the route map
Most businesses
For B2B offers: office supplies, cleaning, IT, catering and commercial services.
- Route C041 — USPS business mailboxes 406, 256 homes
- Route R076 — USPS business mailboxes 258, 466 homes
- Route C051 — USPS business mailboxes 232, 375 homes
- Route C050 — USPS business mailboxes 181, 891 homes
- Route C044 — USPS business mailboxes 153, 451 homes
Select these 5 routes on the route map
Every carrier route in 79936
| Route | Type | Homes | Businesses | Est. median income | Est. owners | Est. families with kids | Est. moved in past year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C025 | City | 626 | 97 | $66,401 | 69.3% | 27.3% | 12.9% |
| C026 | City | 785 | 26 | $59,576 | 66.6% | 37.0% | 6.8% |
| C028 | City | 1,002 | 26 | $56,065 | 68.1% | 35.9% | 11.9% |
| C029 | City | 800 | 10 | $53,717 | 52.2% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| C030 | City | 784 | 1 | $51,041 | 75.9% | 22.8% | 2.7% |
| C031 | City | 797 | 3 | $68,763 | 78.0% | 24.5% | 8.5% |
| C033 | City | 651 | 2 | $77,669 | 70.3% | 11.1% | 11.3% |
| C036 | City | 546 | 29 | $105,674 | 71.9% | 34.0% | 18.5% |
| C037 | City | 765 | 74 | $63,317 | 79.6% | 34.4% | 4.3% |
| C040 | City | 691 | 3 | $89,256 | 90.3% | 29.5% | 13.6% |
| C041 | City | 256 | 406 | $63,803 | 27.4% | 71.9% | 15.8% |
| C043 | City | 1,182 | 128 | $72,763 | 69.2% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| C044 | City | 451 | 153 | $66,584 | 34.3% | 19.9% | 32.0% |
| C047 | City | 701 | 119 | $103,579 | 72.0% | 29.7% | 13.2% |
| C048 | City | 845 | 24 | $73,124 | 71.7% | 31.9% | 5.1% |
| C049 | City | 729 | 0 | $72,541 | 71.8% | 28.5% | 5.5% |
| C050 | City | 891 | 181 | $63,517 | 36.1% | 20.1% | 28.0% |
| C051 | City | 375 | 232 | $61,355 | 68.0% | 35.6% | 16.0% |
| C052 | City | 817 | 1 | $51,743 | 75.6% | 37.6% | 3.9% |
| C054 | City | 610 | 52 | $84,934 | 58.7% | 37.6% | 23.4% |
| C055 | City | 885 | 16 | $63,617 | 72.1% | 38.0% | 6.8% |
| C056 | City | 951 | 105 | $50,292 | 62.0% | 26.8% | 8.2% |
| C057 | City | 932 | 64 | $54,193 | 78.7% | 27.2% | 9.0% |
| C061 | City | 1,433 | 2 | $56,850 | 71.9% | 54.8% | 9.8% |
| C062 | City | 1,176 | 32 | $59,031 | 71.7% | 32.0% | 2.1% |
| C063 | City | 773 | 15 | $60,354 | 68.7% | 33.1% | 6.0% |
| C064 | City | 1,240 | 13 | $70,557 | 79.9% | 41.4% | 10.7% |
| C067 | City | 1,268 | 2 | $71,497 | 84.2% | 46.0% | 6.6% |
| C075 | City | 914 | 123 | $66,769 | 60.0% | 31.6% | 5.1% |
| C076 | City | 672 | 0 | $69,187 | 78.9% | 17.0% | 12.1% |
| C077 | City | 659 | 147 | $40,980 | 63.7% | 21.9% | 4.5% |
| C080 | City | 1,523 | 19 | $67,993 | 77.3% | 39.3% | 4.6% |
| C081 | City | 997 | 17 | $81,883 | 82.7% | 33.0% | 8.5% |
| C082 | City | 691 | 10 | $72,284 | 85.7% | 26.7% | 2.7% |
| C083 | City | 908 | 48 | $43,683 | 69.8% | 28.6% | 8.8% |
| R071 | Rural | 967 | 53 | $79,021 | 70.6% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| R072 | Rural | 701 | 0 | $120,118 | 76.8% | 40.8% | 9.7% |
| R073 | Rural | 823 | 8 | $58,771 | 51.5% | 11.1% | 19.1% |
| R074 | Rural | 677 | 10 | $116,168 | 90.5% | 45.6% | 11.6% |
| R075 | Rural | 840 | 0 | $79,403 | 84.4% | 41.8% | 4.2% |
| R076 | Rural | 466 | 258 | $71,599 | 78.9% | 40.6% | 6.5% |
| R077 | Rural | 883 | 42 | $58,876 | 50.6% | 56.0% | 15.7% |
| R078 | Rural | 562 | 79 | $98,748 | 85.3% | 43.8% | 8.8% |
| R079 | Rural | 913 | 2 | $57,424 | 84.8% | 30.3% | 13.1% |
| R216 | Rural | 849 | 41 | $89,713 | 66.5% | 27.7% | 6.1% |
| R220 | Rural | 428 | 89 | $105,152 | 87.3% | 47.3% | 10.8% |
Income, owners, families and movers are estimates for each route (how we estimate them); mailbox counts are current USPS figures. Open 79936 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
- 79935 — El Paso city, TX (2.1 mi)
- 79925 — El Paso city, TX (4.8 mi)
- 79907 — El Paso city, TX (4.9 mi)
- 79915 — El Paso city, TX (4.9 mi)
- 79908 — Fort Bliss CDP, TX (5.8 mi)
- 79918 — Fort Bliss CDP, TX (6.7 mi)
- 79905 — El Paso city, TX (7.7 mi)
- 79906 — Fort Bliss CDP, TX (7.7 mi)
Areas that include 79936
- El Paso, TX ZIP codes — 24 ZIP codes
- El Paso County ZIP codes — 31 ZIP codes
- Texas ZIP code data
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Frequently asked questions
- What city is 79936 in?
- 79936 is a El Paso, TX mailing address. By land area, 74% lies inside El Paso; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 79936 in?
- 79936 is in El Paso County.
- What is the population of 79936?
- About 102,991 people (±3,956), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 105,150.
- What is the median household income in 79936?
- $67,198 (±$2,165), 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 79936?
- 46 USPS carrier routes with 37,435 residential and 2,762 business mailboxes (40,104 in all), from the route data stored by EDDM2GO. An EDDM mailing can target any combination of these routes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79936?
- The closest, measured center to center: 79935 (2.1 mi, El Paso), 79925 (4.8 mi, El Paso), 79907 (4.9 mi, El Paso), 79915 (4.9 mi, El Paso), 79908 (5.8 mi, Fort Bliss) and 79918 (6.7 mi, Fort Bliss).
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