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ZIP 79922

Part of El Paso, TX
Pop. 6,800·El Paso County·400th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,550/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.1%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$401
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ZIP 79922 · $1,550
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,070
1 BR
$1,320
2 BR
$1,550
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,600
Research median
$1,550/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$18,600/yr
At $1,550/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyEl Paso County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.1% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79922 (El Paso, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 57.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,800
Median income
$106,003
Median age
47.2
Renters
7.1%
Age distribution
22%
17.3%
20.7%
18.9%
21.2%
Under 1822%
18–3417.3%
35–5420.7%
55–6418.9%
65+21.2%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
39.8%
65.8%
White39.8%
Black1.3%
Hispanic65.8%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
18.8%
17.6%
57.7%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma18.8%
Some college17.6%
Bachelor's+57.7%
Housing tenure
92.9%
Owner92.9%
Renter7.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79922 in El Paso, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$103,906 → $106,003
up 2.0%
Population
7,210 → 6,800
down 5.7%
Renter share
11.9% → 7.1%
-4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
51.9% → 57.7%
+5.8 pts
Median age
45.7 → 47.2
+1.5 yrs

Median household income rose from $103,906 to $106,003 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% shift. The population has contracted by 5.7% since 2021, moving from about 7,210 residents to roughly 6,800. Renters now make up 7.1% of households, compared with 11.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 57.7% of adults here, versus 51.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 79922 covers El Paso, TX. The median rent here is $1,550/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($106,003/yr), ZIP 79922 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79922?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79922 (El Paso, TX) is $1,550. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79922 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79922's median rent of $1,550/mo is $401 (21%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 79922 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79922 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #400 out of 716 ZIPs at $1,550/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79922?

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 $1,550/mo in ZIP 79922. The local median household income is $106,003/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79922?

Rent in ZIP 79922 has decreased 3.1% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 79922 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79922 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,550/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($106,003/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79922 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79922 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 7.1% of ZIP 79922 households are renters, while 92.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79922 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79922 compare to the rest of El Paso?

ZIP 79922 is pricier than El Paso as a whole. At $1,550/mo, it's $37 above the El Paso citywide median of $1,513/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79922 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79922 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,550/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 79922's median household income ($106,003/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79922 18%Benchmark 30%
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