ZIP code 79916
Where is ZIP code 79916?
Fort Bliss, Texas
El Paso County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79916 belongs to Fort Bliss, Texas in El Paso County. 79916 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 3,055 people live in the 79916 area. The closest ZIP codes are 79918 (Fort Bliss, 0 mi north), 79906 (El Paso, 0.8 mi west) and 79908 (El Paso, 1.8 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 79916 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fort Bliss |
| Also accepted | El Paso |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | El Paso County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 915 |
| Coordinates | 31.8136, -106.4122 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 799 |
Population and income in 79916
| Population | 3,055 · lower than 60% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 253 · higher than 61% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 22.4 years · lower than 97% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 91% / 9.2% |
| Income per person | $32,428 |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 0 |
| Households | 0 |
| Land area | 12.06 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79916. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79916
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79918 | Fort Bliss, TX | 0 mi N | Standard |
| 79906 | El Paso, TX | 0.8 mi W | Standard |
| 79908 | El Paso, TX | 1.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 79903 | El Paso, TX | 2.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 79930 | El Paso, TX | 2.7 mi W | Standard |
| 79920 | El Paso, TX | 2.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79904 | El Paso, TX | 3.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 79905 | El Paso, TX | 3.4 mi S | Standard |
| 79925 | El Paso, TX | 3.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 79902 | El Paso, TX | 5.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 79901 | El Paso, TX | 5.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 79915 | El Paso, TX | 5.5 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79916 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79916
123 MAIN ST
FORT BLISS TX 79916
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts EL PASO as the city name for 79916. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79916-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79916?
- 79916 is a Fort Bliss, Texas ZIP code. El Paso is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 79916 in?
- ZIP code 79916 is in El Paso County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79916 in?
- 79916 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 79916?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79916 use area code 915.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79916?
- About 3,055 people live in ZIP code 79916, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What ZIP codes are near 79916?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79916 are 79918 (Fort Bliss, 0 miles), 79906 (El Paso, 0.8 miles), 79908 (El Paso, 1.8 miles) and 79903 (El Paso, 2.5 miles).