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ZIP 79928

Pop. 86,599·El Paso County·195th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,789/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$176
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ZIP 79928 · $1,789
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,740
4 BR+
$2,130
Research median
$1,270/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
$21,468/yr
At $1,789/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyEl Paso County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79928 (Horizon City, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
86,599
Median income
$76,643
Median age
29.5
Renters
13.4%
Age distribution
32.5%
26.8%
26.8%
Under 1832.5%
18–3426.8%
35–5426.8%
55–649%
65+4.8%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
32%
89.2%
White32%
Black2.1%
Hispanic89.2%
Asian0.6%
Education (25+)
13.1%
26.2%
37%
23.7%
No HS diploma13.1%
HS diploma26.2%
Some college37%
Bachelor's+23.7%
Housing tenure
86.6%
13.4%
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79928 in Horizon City, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,471 → $76,643
up 22.7%
Population
76,392 → 86,599
up 13.4%
Renter share
12.6% → 13.4%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
22.7% → 23.7%
+1.0 pts
Median age
28.4 → 29.5
+1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $76,643 today, compared with $62,471 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 79928 in Horizon City, TX adding about 10,207 residents over the five-year window, up 13.4% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79928 covers Horizon City, TX. The median rent here is $1,789/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($76,643/yr), ZIP 79928 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79928?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79928 (Horizon City, TX) is $1,789. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79928 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79928's median rent of $1,789/mo is $176 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79928 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79928 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #195 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,789/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79928?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,789/mo in ZIP 79928. The local median household income is $76,643/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79928?

Rent in ZIP 79928 has increased 4.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 79928 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79928 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,789/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($76,643/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79928 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79928 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.4% of ZIP 79928 households are renters, while 86.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79928 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79928 compare to the rest of Horizon City?

ZIP 79928 is pricier than Horizon City as a whole. At $1,789/mo, it's $146 above the Horizon City citywide median of $1,643/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79928 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79928 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,789/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 79928's median household income ($76,643/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79928 28%Benchmark 30%
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