Zip Code 79938
El Paso, Texas — El Paso County
📍 ZIP code 79938 is in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.
ZIP code 79938 is located in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. It is a zip code in the Central (CST/CDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 97,851. The area code for ZIP code 79938 is 432.
Quick Answer
Zip code 79938 is in El Paso, Texas (El Paso County). It has a population of 97,851, median household income of $75,801, and median home value of $199,700.
Population
97,851
Income
$75,801
Home Value
$199,700
Climate
93°F / 32°F
About Zip Code 79938
Zip code 79938 is located in El Paso, Texas, within El Paso County. Home to approximately 97,851 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 5176 ft and falls within the Central (CST/CDT) timezone. The local area code is 432.
The median household income is $75,801 per year, which is above the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $199,700, and the cost of living index is 77 (23% below the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 93°F while winters drop to 32°F. The area receives about 10 in of rain and 7 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 364.4 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of water.
Key Statistics
97,851
$75,801
$199,700
Central (CST/CDT)
432
5176 ft
364.4 sq mi
29.5
29,818
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Compare With Nearby Zip Codes
| Metric | 79938 | 79936 | 79935 | 79927 | 79836 | 79907 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | El Paso, TX | El Paso, TX | El Paso, TX | Socorro, TX | Clint, TX | El Paso, TX |
| Population | 97,851 | 104,427 | 19,073 | 43,126 | 7,481 | 47,850 |
| Median Income | $75,801 | $64,958 | $65,000 | $51,735 | $56,052 | $41,901 |
| Home Value | $199,700 | $169,500 | $194,700 | $125,300 | $107,500 | $110,600 |
| Cost of Living | 77 | 66 | 70 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Median Age | 29.5 | 35.4 | 36.8 | 34.4 | 29.2 | 36.6 |
Cost of Living
100 = National Average. El Paso's cost of living is 23% below the national average.
vs. State Avg
Below
Affordability
Very Affordable
Income-to-Home
2.6x
Demographics
Zip code 79938 has a population of 97,851 people with a median age of 29.5. There are 29,818 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
El Paso (79938) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↑ 28.6%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
93°F
32°F
10 in
7 in
El Paso experiences hot summers with average highs around 93°F. Winters are cool with lows averaging 32°F. The area receives about 7 in of snow per year.
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Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$199,700
Median Household Income
$75,801
With 29,818 housing units across 364.4 square miles, 79938 has a housing density of 82 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
31.8297°
Longitude
-105.9714°
Land Area
364.4 sq mi
Water Area
0.1 sq mi
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Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
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What zip code is El Paso, Texas?
El Paso, Texas uses zip code 79938 along with 9 other zip codes.
What county is zip code 79938 in?
Zip code 79938 is located in El Paso County, Texas.
What is the population of zip code 79938?
The population of zip code 79938 is 97,851 with a median age of 29.5.
Is 79938 in El Paso, Texas?
Yes, zip code 79938 is in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The area code is 432.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 79938 in?
Zip code 79938 is in El Paso, Texas. It is part of El Paso County and uses the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
What is zip code 79938?
Zip code 79938 is a U.S. postal code in El Paso, Texas (El Paso County). It has a population of 97,851 and covers 364.4 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 79938?
The population of zip code 79938 (El Paso, TX) is 97,851 with a median age of 29.5. There are approximately 29,818 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 79938?
The median household income in zip code 79938 (El Paso, TX) is $75,801 per year. The cost of living index is 77 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 79938?
The median home value in zip code 79938 (El Paso, TX) is $199,700. The cost of living index is 77 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 79938 in?
Zip code 79938 is located in El Paso County, Texas. The primary city is El Paso.
What is the area code for zip code 79938?
Zip code 79938 in El Paso, TX uses area code 432. It is located in the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
Is zip code 79938 a good place to live?
Zip code 79938 (El Paso, TX) has a cost of living index of 77 (100 = national average), a median household income of $75,801, and median home values of $199,700. The median age is 29.5. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 79938?
The cost of living index for zip code 79938 (El Paso, TX) is 77, where 100 represents the national average. This area is below the national average. Median home value: $199,700.
What schools serve zip code 79938?
Zip code 79938 in El Paso, Texas is served by the local school district of El Paso County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
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