The U.S. ZIP Code 79901 is associated with El Paso, TX in El Paso County. It is estimated that 25.2% of residents in the 79901 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 44.1 years. In this Texas region, an estimated 42.6% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $10,014. The median household income is $13,574, while about 49% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 9,590.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 79901 is $13,574, while the region's mean household income is $22,014. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $10,014. The per capita income in ZIP Code 79901 of $10,014 is approximately 67.98% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 49.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately417.89% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 35.7% of the population in 79901 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 19.2% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 79901 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 35.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 17.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 19.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 1.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 1.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 79901 are older than average. The median age of 44.1 years in ZIP Code 79901 is approximately 15.75% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.4% of the population in 79901 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.5% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.6% of 79901 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.1% |
| 85 years and over | 3.7% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 79901 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 46.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 79901 is high cholesterol, as approximately 43.5% of adults 18 and older in this El Paso County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 28.1% |
| High blood pressure | 46.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.0% |
| Current asthma | 11.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 12.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 28.1% |
| High cholesterol | 43.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 6.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 79901 is taking medicine for high blood pressure control, as an estimated 79.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 75.3% of those 18 and above in 79901 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 79901 include no leisure-time physical activity (51.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (46.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 45% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.8% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 71.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 75.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 31.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 10.7% |
| Current smoking | 26.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 51.1% |
| Obesity | 46.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 37.2% |
In ZIP Code 79901, 42.6% of the population graduated high school, while 4.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 39.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.4% in this El Paso County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 39.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 18.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 21.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.2% |
| Associate's degree | 4.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 79901, 98.5% is one race, while 1.5% are two or more races. Approximately 93.2% of 79901 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 79901 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (71.0%), followed by Some other race (23.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 23.6% |
In ZIP Code 79901, 10.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 88.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this El Paso County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 10.8% |
| Spanish | 88.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 79901, an estimated 34.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.7% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this El Paso County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 16.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 34.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 79901 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.74 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 63.59% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 2.28% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 79901 | 11.11¢/kWh | 9.38¢/kWh | 5.93¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.31¢/kWh | 8.67¢/kWh | 5.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 79901 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.45 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 7.03 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 7.32 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.33 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 7.03 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.66 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.44 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.55 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.84 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.81 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.56 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.87 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 79901, 39.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.0 minutes. Approximately 19.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 79901 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.6% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 79901 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.3% |
| Construction | 12.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.7% |
| Retail trade | 11.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.6% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 13.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 9.5% |
| Public administration | 5.0% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 79901, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 79901 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this El Paso County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 65 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 27 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Student loan | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 47 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 24 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 12 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 9 |
| Dealing with your lender or servicer | 1 |
| Other | 1 |