79938 — El Paso, TX Home Values
Typical home value $255,054 as of June 2026 · 7th of 27 in El Paso, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 79938, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 79938 compares in the El Paso, TX area
ZIP code 79938 (El Paso, TX) has a typical home value of $255,054 as of June 2026, ranking 7th of 27 ZIP codes tracked in the El Paso, TX area, more expensive than about 78% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +1.8% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +31.4%, from $194,080 in June 2021 to $255,054 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 12.1× the annual rent ($1,758/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the El Paso, TX forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in El Paso.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 79938 has a population of 97,851, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 81.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.6% White, 3.7% Black or African American, 1.7% two or more races, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.2% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RED SANDS EL | 4250 O SHEA DR, EL PASO, TX | 8.1 mi |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW H S | 14964 GREG DR, EL PASO, TX | 8.8 mi |
| MONTANA VISTA EL | 3550 MARK JASON DR, EL PASO, TX | 9 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79938?
$255,054 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 79938 an expensive ZIP code in the El Paso, TX area?
79938 ranks 7th of 27 ZIP codes in the El Paso, TX area by typical home value, more expensive than about 78% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 79938 changed over the past year?
+1.8% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 79938?
The typical home price is 12.1× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,758/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 79938?
97,851, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 79938?
RED SANDS EL (8.1 mi), MOUNTAIN VIEW H S (8.8 mi), MONTANA VISTA EL (9 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 79938?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the El Paso, TX forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.