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ZIP 79936

Part of El Paso, TX
Pop. 102,991·El Paso County·441st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,480/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$485
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ZIP 79936 · $1,480
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,380
Research median
$1,420/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
$17,760/yr
At $1,480/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyEl Paso County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79936 (El Paso, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
102,991
Median income
$67,198
Median age
35.7
Renters
29.5%
Age distribution
22.7%
26.6%
24.2%
12.7%
14%
Under 1822.7%
18–3426.6%
35–5424.2%
55–6412.7%
65+14%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
29.4%
86.8%
White29.4%
Black2.5%
Hispanic86.8%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
13.5%
25.1%
33.7%
27.7%
No HS diploma13.5%
HS diploma25.1%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+27.7%
Housing tenure
70.5%
29.5%
Owner70.5%
Renter29.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79936 in El Paso, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,096 → $67,198
up 15.7%
Population
107,579 → 102,991
down 4.3%
Renter share
31.9% → 29.5%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
26.3% → 27.7%
+1.4 pts
Median age
34.1 → 35.7
+1.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $58,096 in 2021 to $67,198 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 79936 in El Paso, TX losing about 4,588 residents over the five-year window, down 4.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 31.9% to 29.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79936 covers El Paso, TX. The median rent here is $1,480/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($67,198/yr), ZIP 79936 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79936?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79936 (El Paso, TX) is $1,480. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79936 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79936's median rent of $1,480/mo is $485 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79936 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79936 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #441 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,480/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79936?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,480/mo in ZIP 79936. The local median household income is $67,198/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79936?

Rent in ZIP 79936 has increased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 79936 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79936 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,480/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($67,198/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79936 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79936 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.5% of ZIP 79936 households are renters, while 70.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79936 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79936 compare to the rest of El Paso?

ZIP 79936 is more affordable than El Paso overall. At $1,480/mo, it's $41 below the El Paso citywide median of $1,521/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79936 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79936 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,480/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 79936's median household income ($67,198/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79936 26%Benchmark 30%
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