ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 79904

Part of El Paso, TX

Pop. 32,976·El Paso County·634th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,161/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.3%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$771

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 79904 · $1,161

More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 79904 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 79904 changed +6.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($41,841) is $1,046 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($920); a 2-bedroom is $1,080.

Rank in El Paso

4th cheapest of 15 ZIP codes in El Paso.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 79904. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,932/yr

At $1,161/mo median

Location

CityEl Paso

StateTX

CountyEl Paso County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79904 (El Paso, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

32,976

Median income

$41,841

Median age

33.1

Renters

55.8%

Age distribution

25.9%

27.1%

21.7%

14.6%

Under 1825.9%

18–3427.1%

35–5421.7%

55–6410.6%

65+14.6%

Gender

46.3%

53.7%

Male46.3%

Female53.7%

Race & ethnicity

29.4%

72.2%

White29.4%

Black7.5%

Hispanic72.2%

Asian1.4%

Education (25+)

19.9%

30%

35.7%

14.3%

No HS diploma19.9%

HS diploma30%

Some college35.7%

Bachelor's+14.3%

Housing tenure

44.2%

55.8%

Owner44.2%

Renter55.8%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 79904 in El Paso, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$931 → $1,161

up 24.7%

Income

$33,984 → $41,841

up 23.1%

Population

32,148 → 32,976

up 2.6%

Renter share

59.4% → 55.8%

-3.6 pts

Bachelor's+

14.3% → 14.3%

+0.0 pts

Median age

30.6 → 33.1

+2.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 79904 in El Paso, TX has increased 24.7% since 2022, going from about $931 per month to roughly $1,161 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 79904 in El Paso, TX now reports about $41,841, up from $33,984 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 32,148 to 32,976 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change. About 55.8% of households rent today, against 59.4% in 2021. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 79904 in El Paso, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 79904 covers El Paso, TX. The median rent here is $1,161/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($41,841/yr), ZIP 79904 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79904?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (about $22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,161/mo in ZIP 79904. The local median household income is $41,841/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79904?

Rent in ZIP 79904 has risen 6.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

How does ZIP 79904 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79904 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #634 of 693 at $1,161/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 79904 changed +6.3%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.