ZIP code 79905

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 79905 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in El Paso, TX. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 79905 ZIP code area.

79905 is the zip code for

El Paso, TX

Total population
26,036▼
Housing units
8,909▼
Land area
(sq. miles)
6.48
Density
(people per sq. mile)
4,017.90▼
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.15

Demographic data for zip code 79905

Gender:

Male
12,184▼
Female
13,852▼
Median age
Male
31.50
Female
37.00
Gender

Households:

Total households
8,363▼
Family households
6,273▼
Nonfamily households
2,090▲
Average household size
3.07▼
Average family size
3.63▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
8,909▼
Occupied housing units
8,363▼
Owner-occupied
4,106▼
Renter-occupied
4,257▲
Vacant housing units
546▼
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
2,047▼
5 to 9 years
2,125▼
10 to 14 years
2,190▼
15 to 19 years
2,309▼
20 to 24 years
1,724▼
25 to 34 years
2,676▼
35 to 44 years
2,773▼
45 to 54 years
3,232▲
55 to 59 years
1,412▲
60 to 64 years
1,186▲
65 to 74 years
1,994▼
75 to 84 years
1,731▲
85 years and over
637▲
Median age
34.80▲
Age

Race:

White
532
Hispanic or Latino
25,319
Black or African American
98
Asian
13
American Indian & Alaska Native
30
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
2
Other (One Race)
8
Two or More Races
34
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 79905

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
18,795
Civilian labor force
8,983
Employed
7,994
Unemployed
989
Armed Forces
23
Not in labor force
9,789
Percent Unemployed
11.0%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
7,897
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
5,546
Carpooled
1,096
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
597
Walked
327
Other means
105
Worked at home
226
Mean travel time
21.7 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
7,994
Management / business / science / arts
1,042
Service
2,267
Sales / office
2,065
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
1,106
Production / transportation / material moving
1,514
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
7,994
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
41
Construction
839
Manufacturing
812
Wholesale trade
317
Retail trade
921
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
358
Information
169
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
305
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
677
Educational services / health care / social assistance
1,774
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
808
Public administration
258
Other services
715
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
7,994
Private wage & salary workers
6,244
Government workers
1,217
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
533
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
8,164
Less than $10,000
1,803
$10,000 to $14,999
1,414
$15,000 to $24,999
1,808
$25,000 to $34,999
981
$35,000 to $49,999
929
$50,000 to $74,999
780
$75,000 to $99,999
261
$100,000 to $149,999
124
$150,000 to $199,999
12
$200,000 or more
52
Median household income
$18,872
Mean household income
$28,000
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
44.2%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 79905

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Beall El
320 S Piedras St		(915) 496-812048046412.5
Bowie H S
801 S San Marcial St		(915) 496-82001,3231,18712.8
Burleson El
4400 Blanco Ave		(915) 351-326043338012.0
Clardy El
5508 Delta Dr		(915) 887-404067853815.1
Cooley El
107 N Collingsworth St		(915) 780-102054849212.5
Delta Academy
6400 Delta
(Other/Alternative School)		(915) 774-044799286.3
Douglass El
101 S Eucalyptus St		(915) 496-807049047513.0
Hawkins El
5816 Stephenson Ave		(915) 587-266031628111.4
Henderson Middle
5505 Robert Alva Ave		(915) 887-308093182113.0
Jefferson H S
4700 Alameda Ave		(915) 496-80101,17097414.4
Silva Health Magnet
121 Val Verde St		(915) 533-965449019810.5
Zavala El
51 N Hammett St		(915) 496-816036835111.8
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Public libraries around El Paso, TX

NameAddress
El Paso Public Library
501 N Oregon St
El Paso, TX 79901
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Universities and Colleges around 79905

NameAddressPhone
Western Technical Institute - Main Campus
1000 Texas Ave
El Paso, TX 79901		(800) 225-5984
El Paso County Government - Texas Cooperative Extension- Expanded Nutrition Pro5100 El Paso Drive
El Paso, TX 79905		(915) 772-0475
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 79905

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Del Sol Medical Center
10301 Gateway West
El Paso, TX 79925		(915) 595-9000299
El Paso Psychiatric Center4615 Alameda Avenue
El Paso, TX 79905		() -52
Ihs Hospital At El Paso2311 North Oregon Street
El Paso, TX 79902		(915) 545-182332
Las Palmas Behavioral Center
1155 Idaho Street
El Paso, TX 79902		(915) 544-400049
Las Palmas Medical Center
1801 North Oregon Street
El Paso, TX 79902		(915) 521-1200226
Providence Memorial Hospital
2001 North Oregon Street
El Paso, TX 79902		(915) 577-6011392
R E Thomason General Hospital4815 Alameda Avenue
El Paso, TX 79905		(915) 544-1200298
Rio Vista Physical Rehab Hosp
1740 Curie Drive
El Paso, TX 79902		(915) 544-339955
Sierra Medical Center
1625 Medical Center Drive
El Paso, TX 79902		(915) 747-4000325
Southwestern General Hospital1221 North Cotton
El Paso, TX 79902		(915) 496-9600102
William Beaumont Army Med Cntr5005 North Piedras Street
El Paso, TX 79920		(915) 569-2121209
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Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 79905

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
La Quinta Inn El Paso Airport6140 Gateway Blvd E
El Paso, TX 79905		1215580
Hyatt Place El Paso Airport6030 Gateway Blvd E
El Paso, TX 79905		113111169
Embassy Suites Hotel El Paso6100 Gateway Blvd E
El Paso, TX 79905		18494169
SUPER 8 EL PASO TX450 RAYNOLDS
El Paso, TX 79905		504669
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 79905

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Denny's6144 Gateway Blvd E
El Paso, TX 79905		American, Hamburgers915-772-1908
Arby's445 Raynolds St
El Paso, TX 79905		American, Fast Food, Sandwiches915-533-3834
Burritos Robles3214 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79905		Fast Food915-532-9958
Chicos Tacosno 14230 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79905		Mexican915-533-0975
Domino's Pizza6920 Delta Dr # 8
El Paso, TX 79905		Pizza915-778-4499
El Nido6110 Gateway Blvd E
El Paso, TX 79905		Mexican915-778-8600
Forti's Mexican Elder Restauranteast321 Chelsea St
El Paso, TX 79905		Mexican915-772-0066
Good Luck Cafe3813 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79905		Mexican915-532-9039
IHOP Restaurant6080 Gateway E
El Paso, TX 79905		American, Contemporary, Steaks915-772-4077
Jack in the Box5519 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79905		Fast Food, Hamburgers915-772-5533
McDonald's5305 E Paisano Dr
El Paso, TX 79905		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches915-778-8100
Mexi Snax6860 El Paso Dr
El Paso, TX 79905		Mexican915-779-5709
Moes Restaurant6298 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79905		Mexican915-779-9542
Peter Piper Pizza5230 E Paisano Dr
El Paso, TX 79905		Fast Food, Pizza915-778-3777
Pistol Petes Pizzafamily Entertainment Center5561 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79905		Pizza915-778-0008
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Crime Rates in El Paso, TX

Crime rates in El Paso, TX:

Total
22,296
Violent Crime
2,574
Murder & Manslaughter
17
Forcible Rape
258
Robbery
472
Aggravated Assault
1,827
Property Crime
19,722
Burglary
2,149
Larceny & Theft
14,545
Motor Vehicle Theft
3,028
Arson
81
El Paso, TX

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