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ZIP 79927

Part of Socorro, TX
Pop. 44,444·El Paso County·482nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,418/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.7%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$547
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ZIP 79927 · $1,418
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,160/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
$17,016/yr
At $1,418/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyEl Paso County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.7% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79927 (Socorro, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,444
Median income
$53,652
Median age
33.1
Renters
19.2%
Age distribution
28.2%
23.7%
24.9%
12.7%
Under 1828.2%
18–3423.7%
35–5424.9%
55–6410.5%
65+12.7%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
28.2%
95.7%
White28.2%
Black1.2%
Hispanic95.7%
Asian0.6%
Education (25+)
30.5%
31.6%
25.9%
No HS diploma30.5%
HS diploma31.6%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+11.9%
Housing tenure
80.8%
19.2%
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79927 in Socorro, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,526 → $53,652
up 29.2%
Population
42,140 → 44,444
up 5.5%
Renter share
19.6% → 19.2%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
8.9% → 11.9%
+3.0 pts
Median age
35 → 33.1
-1.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $41,526 in 2021 to $53,652 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 42,140 to 44,444 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 8.9% to 11.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79927 covers Socorro, TX. The median rent here is $1,418/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($53,652/yr), ZIP 79927 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79927?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79927 (Socorro, TX) is $1,418. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79927 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79927's median rent of $1,418/mo is $547 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79927 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79927 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #482 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,418/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79927?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,418/mo in ZIP 79927. The local median household income is $53,652/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79927?

Rent in ZIP 79927 has decreased 2.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 79927 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79927 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,418/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($53,652/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79927 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 79927 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.2% of ZIP 79927 households are renters, while 80.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79927 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 79927 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79927 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,418/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 79927's median household income ($53,652/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79927 32%Benchmark 30%
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