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ZIP 79930

Part of El Paso, TX
Pop. 24,123·El Paso County·407th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,521/mo
Year-over-Year
+24.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$444
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ZIP 79930 · $1,521
More affordable than 72% 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
$18,252/yr
At $1,521/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyEl Paso County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 24.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+24.8% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79930 (El Paso, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,123
Median income
$42,099
Median age
35.3
Renters
53.7%
Age distribution
20.7%
28.8%
23.9%
14.6%
Under 1820.7%
18–3428.8%
35–5423.9%
55–6411.9%
65+14.6%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
26.9%
88.7%
White26.9%
Black3%
Hispanic88.7%
Education (25+)
24.6%
32.7%
25.5%
17.2%
No HS diploma24.6%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+17.2%
Housing tenure
46.3%
53.7%
Owner46.3%
Renter53.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79930 in El Paso, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$854 → $1,521
up 78.1%
Income
$38,007 → $42,099
up 10.8%
Population
26,787 → 24,123
down 9.9%
Renter share
52.7% → 53.7%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
18.4% → 17.2%
-1.2 pts
Median age
33.4 → 35.3
+1.9 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 79930 in El Paso, TX has climbed by $667 per month, settling near $1,521 after starting the period at $854. Census figures show median household income at $42,099 today, compared with $38,007 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 67.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 26,787 to 24,123 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.9% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79930 covers El Paso, TX. The median rent here is $1,521/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 43% of local median household income ($42,099/yr), ZIP 79930 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 24.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79930?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79930 (El Paso, TX) is $1,521. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79930 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79930's median rent of $1,521/mo is $444 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79930 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79930 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #407 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,521/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79930?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,521/mo in ZIP 79930. The local median household income is $42,099/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79930?

Rent in ZIP 79930 has increased 24.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 79930 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79930 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,521/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($42,099/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79930 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 79930 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.7% of ZIP 79930 households are renters, while 46.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 79930 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 79930 compare to the rest of El Paso?

ZIP 79930 sits right at the El Paso citywide median of $1,521/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79930 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79930 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $1,521/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 79930's median household income ($42,099/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79930 43%Benchmark 30%
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