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ZIP 79905

Part of El Paso, TX
Pop. 22,594·El Paso County·683rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$950/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-20.8%
vs US Median
-$1,001
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 79905 · $950
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/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: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$11,400/yr
At $950/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyEl Paso County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -20.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79905 (El Paso, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,594
Median income
$25,721
Median age
33.8
Renters
51.7%
Age distribution
27.2%
23.8%
17.9%
20.1%
Under 1827.2%
18–3423.8%
35–5417.9%
55–6410.9%
65+20.1%
Gender
45.4%
54.6%
Male45.4%
Female54.6%
Race & ethnicity
18%
93.2%
White18%
Hispanic93.2%
Education (25+)
40.6%
26.4%
23.5%
No HS diploma40.6%
HS diploma26.4%
Some college23.5%
Bachelor's+9.5%
Housing tenure
48.3%
51.7%
Owner48.3%
Renter51.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79905 in El Paso, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$23,060 → $25,721
up 11.5%
Population
21,953 → 22,594
up 2.9%
Renter share
52% → 51.7%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
8.2% → 9.5%
+1.3 pts

Census figures show median household income at $25,721 today, compared with $23,060 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 21,953 to 22,594 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 79905 covers El Paso, TX. The median rent here is $950/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($25,721/yr), ZIP 79905 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79905?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79905 (El Paso, TX) is $950. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79905 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79905's median rent of $950/mo is $1,001 (51%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 79905 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79905 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #683 out of 688 ZIPs at $950/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79905?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $38,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $950/mo in ZIP 79905. The local median household income is $25,721/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79905?

Rent in ZIP 79905 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 79905 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79905 is considered stretched for renters. At $950/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the local median household income ($25,721/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79905 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 79905 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.7% of ZIP 79905 households are renters, while 48.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 79905 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 79905 compare to the rest of El Paso?

ZIP 79905 is more affordable than El Paso overall. At $950/mo, it's $563 below the El Paso citywide median of $1,513/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79905 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79905 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
44%
STRETCHED

At $950/mo, rent takes ~44% of ZIP 79905's median household income ($25,721/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79905 44%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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