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ZIP 79938

Part of El Paso, TX
Pop. 99,621·El Paso County·231st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,729/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
-$222
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ZIP 79938 · $1,729
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$2,110
4 BR+
$2,580
Research median
$1,540/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$20,748/yr
At $1,729/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyEl Paso County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79938 (El Paso, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
99,621
Median income
$77,272
Median age
30.2
Renters
18.7%
Age distribution
31.8%
27.1%
28.5%
Under 1831.8%
18–3427.1%
35–5428.5%
55–646.5%
65+6.1%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
29.9%
82.5%
White29.9%
Black4.8%
Hispanic82.5%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
14.5%
23.9%
33.7%
27.8%
No HS diploma14.5%
HS diploma23.9%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
81.3%
18.7%
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79938 in El Paso, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,309 → $1,729
up 32.1%
Income
$64,239 → $77,272
up 20.3%
Population
91,575 → 99,621
up 8.8%
Renter share
21.5% → 18.7%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
27% → 27.8%
+0.8 pts
Median age
28.5 → 30.2
+1.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 79938 in El Paso, TX paid around $1,309 a month. That figure now sits near $1,729, up 32.1% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $77,272 today, compared with $64,239 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 79938 in El Paso, TX adding about 8,046 residents over the five-year window, up 8.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 21.5% to 18.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. 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: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 79938 covers El Paso, TX. The median rent here is $1,729/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($77,272/yr), ZIP 79938 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79938?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79938 (El Paso, TX) is $1,729. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79938 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79938's median rent of $1,729/mo is $222 (11%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 79938 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79938 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #231 out of 688 ZIPs at $1,729/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79938?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,729/mo in ZIP 79938. The local median household income is $77,272/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79938?

Rent in ZIP 79938 has increased 4.7% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 79938 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79938 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,729/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($77,272/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79938 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79938 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.7% of ZIP 79938 households are renters, while 81.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79938 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79938 compare to the rest of El Paso?

ZIP 79938 is pricier than El Paso as a whole. At $1,729/mo, it's $216 above the El Paso citywide median of $1,513/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79938 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79938 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,729/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 79938's median household income ($77,272/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79938 27%Benchmark 30%
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