ZIP Code 79912 - El Paso Texas

79912 Overview

ZIP Code 79912 is located in El Paso Texas. 79912 is entirely within El Paso County. Regionally, 79912 is located in the El Paso Area.

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ZIP Code 79912 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameEl Paso
Primary CountyEl Paso County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)76,890
Area Code(s)915
Current Time
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79912 Demographics

79912 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 79912 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79912 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79912 is 4.1%.

Population76,890
Population Growth Rate-3.31%
Population Density2,964 People per Square Mile
Total Households28,339
Percentage High Income Households5.8%
Median Household Income (2021)$66,742
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$625,630
Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024)4.1%
Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 53.04%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 82.35%

79912 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White46,20942.93%
Black1,5811.47%
Hispanic56,94852.91%
Asian2,2492.09%
Native American3830.36%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander2690.25%

79912 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,70111.78%
Black3102.15%
Hispanic12,04683.44%
Asian3482.41%
Native American190.13%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander130.09%

79912 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College2,3575.33%
Bachelor Degree13,40130.28%
High School Diploma6,51414.72%
No High School Diploma6651.5%
GED or Alternate1,8004.07%
1 or More Years of College7,71417.43%
Associates Degree3,3817.64%
Masters Degree5,34212.07%
Professional Degree2,0064.53%
Doctorate Degree1,0762.43%

79912 Geography

Coordinates31.85129166,-106.53221130
Adjacent ZIP Codes
RegionEl Paso Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaEl Paso, TX
Time ZoneMountain Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Area26 Square Miles

79912 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 8a: 10F to 15F
Average First Frost DateNovember 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMarch 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneBWk - Cold Desert Climate
Ecoregion24a - Chihuahuan Basins and Playas

79912 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)30344046566468666149373048
Avg Max Temp (°F)58647178879595928878665877
Avg Precip (In.).49.37.21.15.41.841.52.031.47.92.41.759.55

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