The U.S. ZIP Code 79936 is associated with El Paso, TX in El Paso County. It is estimated that 13.1% of residents in the 79936 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 31.8 years. In this Texas region, an estimated 85.9% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $23,122. The median household income is at $54,870, while an estimated 12% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 111,620.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 79936 is $54,870, while the region's mean household income is $68,666. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,122. The per capita income in ZIP Code 79936 of $23,122 is approximately 26.07% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 11.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately23.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.5% of the population in 79936 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.9% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.8% of 79936 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 79936 are younger than average. The median age of 31.8 years in ZIP Code 79936 is approximately 16.54% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.1% of the population in 79936 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 79936 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.7% |
| 85 years and over | 1.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 79936 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 70.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 79936 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 70.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 79936, 85.9% of the population graduated high school, while 23.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 24.3% in this El Paso County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 7.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 24.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.9% |
| Associate's degree | 9.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 79936, 98.2% is one race, while 1.8% are two or more races. Approximately 87.0% of 79936 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 79936 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.6%), followed by Some other race (7.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Some other race | 7.1% |
In ZIP Code 79936, 29.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 68.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% 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 | 29.3% |
| Spanish | 68.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 79936 in January 2025 comes in at $211,844. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $210,786 median value in August 2024, and 3% higher than the $205,712 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 79936, an estimated 30.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 26.4% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this El Paso County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $211,844 |
| Dec 2024 | $211,579 |
| Nov 2024 | $211,396 |
| Oct 2024 | $211,238 |
| Sep 2024 | $211,050 |
| Aug 2024 | $210,786 |
| Jul 2024 | $210,624 |
| Jun 2024 | $210,402 |
| May 2024 | $209,895 |
| Apr 2024 | $208,795 |
| Mar 2024 | $207,420 |
| Feb 2024 | $205,712 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 30.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 26.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 79936 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.83 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 65.78% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 3.64% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 79936 | 11.11¢/kWh | 9.38¢/kWh | 5.93¢/kWh |
| Texas | 15.84¢/kWh | 9.1¢/kWh | 6.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 79936 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.48 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 7.24 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 7.35 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.47 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 7.15 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.77 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.35 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.61 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.85 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 7.1 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.51 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 6.08 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 79936, 65.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.3 minutes. Approximately 24.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 79936 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.8% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 79936 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.8% |
| Construction | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.2% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.2% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 7.6% |