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ZIP 79934

Part of El Paso, TX
Pop. 28,861·El Paso County·168th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,834/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$131
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ZIP 79934 · $1,834
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,330
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,620
Research median
$1,560/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
$22,008/yr
At $1,834/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyEl Paso County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79934 (El Paso, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,861
Median income
$77,754
Median age
30
Renters
29.4%
Age distribution
30.4%
28.3%
26.6%
Under 1830.4%
18–3428.3%
35–5426.6%
55–648.1%
65+6.6%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
33.6%
66.4%
White33.6%
Black10.2%
Hispanic66.4%
Asian2.1%
Education (25+)
20.2%
37%
33.9%
No HS diploma8.9%
HS diploma20.2%
Some college37%
Bachelor's+33.9%
Housing tenure
70.6%
29.4%
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79934 in El Paso, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,359 → $1,834
up 35.0%
Income
$74,314 → $77,754
up 4.6%
Population
26,916 → 28,861
up 7.2%
Renter share
33% → 29.4%
-3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
37.8% → 33.9%
-3.9 pts
Median age
29.3 → 30
+0.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 79934 in El Paso, TX paid around $1,359 a month. That figure now sits near $1,834, up 35.0% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 79934 in El Paso, TX now reports about $77,754, up from $74,314 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 79934 in El Paso, TX adding about 1,945 residents over the five-year window, up 7.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 33% to 29.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 37.8% to 33.9% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 79934 in El Paso, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79934 covers El Paso, TX. The median rent here is $1,834/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($77,754/yr), ZIP 79934 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79934?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79934 (El Paso, TX) is $1,834. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79934 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79934's median rent of $1,834/mo is $131 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79934 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79934 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #168 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,834/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79934?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,834/mo in ZIP 79934. The local median household income is $77,754/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79934?

Rent in ZIP 79934 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 79934 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79934 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,834/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($77,754/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79934 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79934 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.4% of ZIP 79934 households are renters, while 70.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79934 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79934 compare to the rest of El Paso?

ZIP 79934 is pricier than El Paso as a whole. At $1,834/mo, it's $313 above the El Paso citywide median of $1,521/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79934 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79934 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,834/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 79934's median household income ($77,754/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79934 28%Benchmark 30%
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