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ZIP 79907

Part of El Paso, TX
Pop. 46,365·El Paso County·635th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,153/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.2%
Month-over-Month
-8.3%
vs US Median
-$777
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ZIP 79907 · $1,153
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$13,836/yr
At $1,153/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyEl Paso County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79907 (El Paso, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,365
Median income
$41,617
Median age
38.5
Renters
40.7%
Age distribution
22.8%
22.5%
23.6%
20.7%
Under 1822.8%
18–3422.5%
35–5423.6%
55–6410.3%
65+20.7%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
26.2%
93.4%
White26.2%
Black1.5%
Hispanic93.4%
Education (25+)
28%
33.2%
25.5%
13.3%
No HS diploma28%
HS diploma33.2%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+13.3%
Housing tenure
59.3%
40.7%
Owner59.3%
Renter40.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79907 in El Paso, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,438 → $41,617
up 14.2%
Population
50,696 → 46,365
down 8.5%
Renter share
40.8% → 40.7%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
11.5% → 13.3%
+1.8 pts
Median age
35.1 → 38.5
+3.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $36,438 to $41,617 across the same window, up 14.2% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 50,696 to 46,365 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.5% change.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 79907 covers El Paso, TX. The median rent here is $1,153/mo as of May 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 ($41,617/yr), ZIP 79907 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79907?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79907 (El Paso, TX) is $1,153. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79907 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79907's median rent of $1,153/mo is $777 (40%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 79907 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79907 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #635 out of 687 ZIPs at $1,153/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79907?

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 $1,153/mo in ZIP 79907. The local median household income is $41,617/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79907?

Rent in ZIP 79907 has decreased 4.2% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 79907 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79907 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,153/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($41,617/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79907 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 79907 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.7% of ZIP 79907 households are renters, while 59.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79907 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79907 compare to the rest of El Paso?

ZIP 79907 is more affordable than El Paso overall. At $1,153/mo, it's $311 below the El Paso citywide median of $1,464/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79907 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79907 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,153/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 79907's median household income ($41,617/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79907 33%Benchmark 30%
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