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ZIP 79932

Part of El Paso, TX
Pop. 30,786·El Paso County·137th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,886/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.5%
Month-over-Month
-4.3%
vs US Median
-$79
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ZIP 79932 · $1,886
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$2,030
Research median
$1,210/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
$22,632/yr
At $1,886/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyEl Paso County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.5% YoY, -4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79932 (El Paso, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 43.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,786
Median income
$78,277
Median age
35.8
Renters
28.9%
Age distribution
27.7%
21.1%
28.9%
12.9%
Under 1827.7%
18–3421.1%
35–5428.9%
55–649.5%
65+12.9%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
33.9%
79.3%
White33.9%
Hispanic79.3%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
12.6%
17.1%
27%
43.3%
No HS diploma12.6%
HS diploma17.1%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+43.3%
Housing tenure
71.1%
28.9%
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79932 in El Paso, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$75,709 → $78,277
up 3.4%
Population
28,594 → 30,786
up 7.7%
Renter share
30.1% → 28.9%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
40.1% → 43.3%
+3.2 pts
Median age
33.5 → 35.8
+2.3 yrs

Median household income grew from $75,709 to $78,277 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.4% shift. Headcount in the area went from 28,594 to 30,786 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 40.1% to 43.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79932 covers El Paso, TX. The median rent here is $1,886/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($78,277/yr), ZIP 79932 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79932?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79932 (El Paso, TX) is $1,886. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79932 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79932's median rent of $1,886/mo is $79 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79932 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79932 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #137 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,886/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79932?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,886/mo in ZIP 79932. The local median household income is $78,277/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79932?

Rent in ZIP 79932 has increased 15.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 79932 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79932 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,886/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($78,277/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79932 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79932 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.9% of ZIP 79932 households are renters, while 71.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79932 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79932 compare to the rest of El Paso?

ZIP 79932 is pricier than El Paso as a whole. At $1,886/mo, it's $365 above the El Paso citywide median of $1,521/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79932 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79932 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,886/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 79932's median household income ($78,277/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79932 29%Benchmark 30%
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