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ZIP 79902

Part of El Paso, TX
Pop. 19,031·El Paso County·641st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,162/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.8%
Month-over-Month
+6.8%
vs US Median
-$800
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ZIP 79902 · $1,162
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$740
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,490
4 BR+
$1,810
Research median
$1,080/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$13,944/yr
At $1,162/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyEl Paso County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.8% YoY, +6.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79902 (El Paso, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 40.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,031
Median income
$50,873
Median age
40
Renters
58%
Age distribution
15.5%
28.8%
21.9%
12.3%
21.5%
Under 1815.5%
18–3428.8%
35–5421.9%
55–6412.3%
65+21.5%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
32.2%
75.6%
White32.2%
Black2.3%
Hispanic75.6%
Asian1.8%
Education (25+)
19.8%
15.6%
23.8%
40.8%
No HS diploma19.8%
HS diploma15.6%
Some college23.8%
Bachelor's+40.8%
Housing tenure
42%
58%
Owner42%
Renter58%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79902 in El Paso, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,274 → $50,873
up 32.9%
Population
19,984 → 19,031
down 4.8%
Renter share
60.4% → 58%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
37.6% → 40.8%
+3.2 pts
Median age
38.5 → 40
+1.5 yrs

Median household income climbed from $38,274 to $50,873 between 2021 and 2024, a 32.9% shift. Census counts show ZIP 79902 in El Paso, TX losing about 953 residents over the five-year window, down 4.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 60.4% to 58%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 37.6% to 40.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 79902 covers El Paso, TX. The median rent here is $1,162/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($50,873/yr), ZIP 79902 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79902?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79902 (El Paso, TX) is $1,162. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79902 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79902's median rent of $1,162/mo is $800 (41%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 79902 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79902 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #641 out of 695 ZIPs at $1,162/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79902?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,162/mo in ZIP 79902. The local median household income is $50,873/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79902?

Rent in ZIP 79902 has increased 6.8% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 79902 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79902 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,162/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($50,873/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79902 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79902 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58% of ZIP 79902 households are renters, while 42% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 79902 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 79902 compare to the rest of El Paso?

ZIP 79902 is more affordable than El Paso overall. At $1,162/mo, it's $367 below the El Paso citywide median of $1,529/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79902 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79902 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,162/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 79902's median household income ($50,873/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79902 27%Benchmark 30%
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