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ZIP 79912

Part of El Paso, TX
Pop. 78,819·El Paso County·386th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,549/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.0%
Month-over-Month
+6.0%
vs US Median
-$416
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ZIP 79912 · $1,549
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,960
4 BR+
$2,400
Research median
$1,430/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
$18,588/yr
At $1,549/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyEl Paso County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.0% YoY, +6.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79912 (El Paso, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, 49.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
78,819
Median income
$72,943
Median age
33.6
Renters
47%
Age distribution
23%
28.9%
22.7%
14.5%
Under 1823%
18–3428.9%
35–5422.7%
55–6410.9%
65+14.5%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
33.6%
71.5%
White33.6%
Black3%
Hispanic71.5%
Asian3.6%
Education (25+)
16%
25.5%
49.2%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma16%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+49.2%
Housing tenure
53%
47%
Owner53%
Renter47%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79912 in El Paso, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,742 → $72,943
up 9.3%
Population
78,470 → 78,819
up 0.4%
Renter share
44.4% → 47%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
48.8% → 49.2%
+0.4 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 79912 in El Paso, TX now reports about $72,943, up from $66,742 in 2021. About 47% of households rent today, against 44.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79912 covers El Paso, TX. The median rent here is $1,549/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($72,943/yr), ZIP 79912 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79912?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79912 (El Paso, TX) is $1,549. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79912 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79912's median rent of $1,549/mo is $416 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79912 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79912 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #386 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,549/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79912?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,549/mo in ZIP 79912. The local median household income is $72,943/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79912?

Rent in ZIP 79912 has increased 12.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 79912 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79912 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,549/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($72,943/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79912 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79912 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47% of ZIP 79912 households are renters, while 53% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79912 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79912 compare to the rest of El Paso?

ZIP 79912 is pricier than El Paso as a whole. At $1,549/mo, it's $28 above the El Paso citywide median of $1,521/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79912 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79912 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,549/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 79912's median household income ($72,943/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79912 25%Benchmark 30%
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