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ZIP 79935

Part of El Paso, TX
Pop. 18,720·El Paso County·648th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,116/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$849
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ZIP 79935 · $1,116
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$1,050
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$2,080
Research median
$1,240/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
$13,392/yr
At $1,116/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyEl Paso County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.9% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79935 (El Paso, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,720
Median income
$61,323
Median age
36.8
Renters
50.1%
Age distribution
22.5%
25.7%
25.1%
15.1%
Under 1822.5%
18–3425.7%
35–5425.1%
55–6411.6%
65+15.1%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
29.4%
83.4%
White29.4%
Black2.6%
Hispanic83.4%
Asian2.2%
Education (25+)
13.5%
27.2%
32.1%
27.1%
No HS diploma13.5%
HS diploma27.2%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+27.1%
Housing tenure
49.9%
50.1%
Owner49.9%
Renter50.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79935 in El Paso, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,585 → $61,323
up 2.9%
Population
19,073 → 18,720
down 1.9%
Renter share
48.3% → 50.1%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
28.7% → 27.1%
-1.6 pts
Median age
37.5 → 36.8
-0.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $61,323 today, compared with $59,585 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 79935 in El Paso, TX losing about 353 residents over the five-year window, down 1.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 48.3% to 50.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79935 covers El Paso, TX. The median rent here is $1,116/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($61,323/yr), ZIP 79935 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79935?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79935 (El Paso, TX) is $1,116. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79935 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79935's median rent of $1,116/mo is $849 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79935 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79935 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #648 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,116/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79935?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,116/mo in ZIP 79935. The local median household income is $61,323/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79935?

Rent in ZIP 79935 has increased 9.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 79935 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79935 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,116/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($61,323/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79935 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79935 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.1% of ZIP 79935 households are renters, while 49.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 79935 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 79935 compare to the rest of El Paso?

ZIP 79935 is more affordable than El Paso overall. At $1,116/mo, it's $405 below the El Paso citywide median of $1,521/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79935 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79935 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,116/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 79935's median household income ($61,323/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79935 22%Benchmark 30%
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