ZIP code 79906
Where is ZIP code 79906?
El Paso, Texas
El Paso County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79906 belongs to El Paso, Texas in El Paso County. 79906 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 915. About 5,917 people live in the 79906 area, where the median household income is $56,044. The closest ZIP codes are 79916 (Fort Bliss, 0.8 mi northeast), 79918 (Fort Bliss, 0.8 mi northeast) and 79903 (El Paso, 1.8 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 79906 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | El Paso |
| Also accepted | Fort Bliss |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | El Paso County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 915 |
| Coordinates | 31.8092, -106.4247 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 799 |
Population and income in 79906
| Population | 5,917 · higher than 50% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,312 · higher than 74% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 21.5 years · lower than 98% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $56,044 · lower than 76% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,226 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median rent | $1,488 a month |
| Housing units | 1,680 |
| Households | 1,458 (3.71 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 0.0% / 100% |
| Land area | 4.51 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79906. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79906
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79916 | Fort Bliss, TX | 0.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 79918 | Fort Bliss, TX | 0.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 79903 | El Paso, TX | 1.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 79930 | El Paso, TX | 1.9 mi W | Standard |
| 79920 | El Paso, TX | 2.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79908 | El Paso, TX | 2.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 79905 | El Paso, TX | 2.9 mi S | Standard |
| 79904 | El Paso, TX | 3.1 mi N | Standard |
| 79925 | El Paso, TX | 4.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 79902 | El Paso, TX | 4.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 79901 | El Paso, TX | 4.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 79941 | El Paso, TX | 5.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79906 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79906
123 MAIN ST
EL PASO TX 79906
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts FORT BLISS as the city name for 79906. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79906-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in El Paso, TX
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79906?
- 79906 is a El Paso, Texas ZIP code. Fort Bliss is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 79906 in?
- ZIP code 79906 is in El Paso County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79906 in?
- 79906 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 79906?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79906 use area code 915.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79906?
- About 5,917 people live in ZIP code 79906, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79906?
- The median household income in 79906 is $56,044 a year, lower than 76% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79906?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79906 are 79916 (Fort Bliss, 0.8 miles), 79918 (Fort Bliss, 0.8 miles), 79903 (El Paso, 1.8 miles) and 79930 (El Paso, 1.9 miles).