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ZIP 79904

Part of El Paso, TX
Pop. 32,976·El Paso County·560th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,308/mo
Year-over-Year
+33.3%
Month-over-Month
+7.7%
vs US Median
-$657
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ZIP 79904 · $1,308
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,696/yr
At $1,308/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyEl Paso County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 33.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+33.3% YoY, +7.7% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79904 covers El Paso, TX. The median rent here is $1,308/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($41,841/yr), ZIP 79904 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 33.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79904?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79904 (El Paso, TX) is $1,308. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79904 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79904's median rent of $1,308/mo is $657 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79904 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79904 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #560 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,308/mo.

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 $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,308/mo in ZIP 79904. The local median household income is $41,841/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79904?

Rent in ZIP 79904 has increased 33.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 79904 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79904 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,308/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($41,841/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79904 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 79904 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.8% of ZIP 79904 households are renters, while 44.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 79904 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 79904 compare to the rest of El Paso?

ZIP 79904 is more affordable than El Paso overall. At $1,308/mo, it's $213 below the El Paso citywide median of $1,521/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79904 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79904 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,308/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 79904's median household income ($41,841/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79904 38%Benchmark 30%
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