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ZIP 79915

Part of El Paso, TX
Pop. 34,230·El Paso County·677th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$999/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
-$966
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ZIP 79915 · $999
More affordable than 98% 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
$11,988/yr
At $999/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyEl Paso County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.1% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79915 (El Paso, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,230
Median income
$35,432
Median age
41.4
Renters
38.6%
Age distribution
22.6%
21.2%
21%
13.9%
21.3%
Under 1822.6%
18–3421.2%
35–5421%
55–6413.9%
65+21.3%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
27%
93.1%
White27%
Black1.6%
Hispanic93.1%
Asian1.9%
Education (25+)
32.8%
31.4%
22.4%
13.4%
No HS diploma32.8%
HS diploma31.4%
Some college22.4%
Bachelor's+13.4%
Housing tenure
61.4%
38.6%
Owner61.4%
Renter38.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79915 in El Paso, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$32,259 → $35,432
up 9.8%
Population
36,505 → 34,230
down 6.2%
Renter share
42% → 38.6%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
11.3% → 13.4%
+2.1 pts
Median age
40.5 → 41.4
+0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $32,259 in 2021 to $35,432 more recently. The population has contracted by 6.2% since 2021, moving from about 36,505 residents to roughly 34,230. Renters now make up 38.6% of households, compared with 42% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 13.4% of adults here, versus 11.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79915 covers El Paso, TX. The median rent here is $999/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 34% of local median household income ($35,432/yr), ZIP 79915 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79915?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79915 (El Paso, TX) is $999. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79915 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79915's median rent of $999/mo is $966 (49%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79915 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79915 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #677 out of 689 ZIPs at $999/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79915?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $999/mo in ZIP 79915. The local median household income is $35,432/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79915?

Rent in ZIP 79915 has decreased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 79915 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79915 is considered moderate for renters. At $999/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($35,432/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79915 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 79915 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.6% of ZIP 79915 households are renters, while 61.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79915 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79915 compare to the rest of El Paso?

ZIP 79915 is more affordable than El Paso overall. At $999/mo, it's $522 below the El Paso citywide median of $1,521/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79915 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79915 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $999/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 79915's median household income ($35,432/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79915 34%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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