ZIP code 79938
Where is ZIP code 79938?
El Paso, Texas
El Paso County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79938 belongs to El Paso, Texas in El Paso County. 79938 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 codes 575 and 915. About 99,621 people live in the 79938 area, where the median household income is $77,272. The closest ZIP codes are 79928 (El Paso, 14.1 mi southwest), 79936 (El Paso, 19.9 mi west) and 79910 (El Paso, 21 mi west).
| ZIP code | 79938 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | El Paso |
| Also accepted | Desert Haven |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | El Paso County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 575, 915 |
| Coordinates | 31.8045, -105.9661 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 799 |
Population and income in 79938
| Population | 99,621 · higher than 100% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 255 · higher than 61% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 30.2 years · lower than 91% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $77,272 · higher than 62% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,449 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $214,800 · higher than 51% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,466 a month |
| Housing units | 30,376 |
| Households | 29,664 (3.23 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 390.24 sq mi (plus 0.45 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79938. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79938
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79928 | El Paso, TX | 14.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 79936 | El Paso, TX | 19.9 mi W | Standard |
| 79910 | El Paso, TX | 21 mi W | Standard |
| 79914 | El Paso, TX | 21 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79917 | El Paso, TX | 21 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79923 | El Paso, TX | 21 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79926 | El Paso, TX | 21 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79929 | El Paso, TX | 21 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79931 | El Paso, TX | 21 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79937 | El Paso, TX | 21 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79940 | El Paso, TX | 21 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79942 | El Paso, TX | 21 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79938 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79938
123 MAIN ST
EL PASO TX 79938
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts DESERT HAVEN as the city name for 79938. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79938-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 79938?
- 79938 is a El Paso, Texas ZIP code. Desert Haven is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 79938 in?
- ZIP code 79938 is in El Paso County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79938 in?
- 79938 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 79938?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79938 use area codes 575 and 915.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79938?
- About 99,621 people live in ZIP code 79938, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79938?
- The median household income in 79938 is $77,272 a year, higher than 62% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79938?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79938 are 79928 (El Paso, 14.1 miles), 79936 (El Paso, 19.9 miles), 79910 (El Paso, 21 miles) and 79914 (El Paso, 21 miles).