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ZIP 79911

Part of El Paso, TX
Pop. 10,192·El Paso County·20th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,490/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
+$525
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 79911 · $2,490
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,290
4 BR+
$2,800
Research median
$1,670/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
$29,880/yr
At $2,490/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyEl Paso County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79911 (El Paso, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 62.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,192
Median income
$122,713
Median age
35.1
Renters
22.9%
Age distribution
27.9%
21.7%
34.3%
Under 1827.9%
18–3421.7%
35–5434.3%
55–649.8%
65+6.4%
Gender
53.8%
46.2%
Male53.8%
Female46.2%
Race & ethnicity
41.4%
66%
White41.4%
Black1.5%
Hispanic66%
Asian3.4%
Education (25+)
14.6%
19.2%
62.2%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma14.6%
Some college19.2%
Bachelor's+62.2%
Housing tenure
77.1%
22.9%
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79911 in El Paso, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$104,145 → $122,713
up 17.8%
Population
7,668 → 10,192
up 32.9%
Renter share
21% → 22.9%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
60.6% → 62.2%
+1.6 pts

Median household income grew from $104,145 to $122,713 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.8% shift. Headcount in the area went from 7,668 to 10,192 between 2021 and 2024, a 32.9% change. About 22.9% of households rent today, against 21% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79911 covers El Paso, TX. The median rent here is $2,490/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($122,713/yr), ZIP 79911 ranks as affordable 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 79911?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79911 (El Paso, TX) is $2,490. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79911 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79911's median rent of $2,490/mo is $525 (27%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79911 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79911 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #20 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,490/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79911?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,490/mo in ZIP 79911. The local median household income is $122,713/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79911?

Rent in ZIP 79911 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 79911 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79911 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,490/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($122,713/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79911 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79911 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.9% of ZIP 79911 households are renters, while 77.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79911 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79911 compare to the rest of El Paso?

ZIP 79911 is pricier than El Paso as a whole. At $2,490/mo, it's $969 above the El Paso citywide median of $1,521/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79911 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79911 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,490/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 79911's median household income ($122,713/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79911 24%Benchmark 30%
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