79901 ZIP Code: El Paso, Texas
Official postal information, geographic coordinates, USPS post office locations, and US Census Bureau demographic metrics for postal code 79901 in El Paso, TX.
Postal & Geographic Specifications USPS Data
Demographic & Economic Profile (US Census Bureau)
American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Verified Metrics
Editor's Neighborhood Insight & Local Context
79901 forms the historic center of El Paso along the Rio Grande, home to San Jacinto Plaza, the Plaza Theatre, and key international border crossings into Mexico.
Designated USPS Post Office Facility Mail & Parcel Drop-off
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Geographic Map & Coordinates
31.7587, -106.4869Adjacent & Contiguous ZIP Codes
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Frequently Asked Questions About 79901 (El Paso, TX)
What county is ZIP code 79901 located in for tax and voter purposes? ▾
ZIP code 79901 is located within El Paso County, Texas. The official county seat is El Paso, and the primary jurisdiction carries Texas FIPS code 48141.
What is the 4-digit ZIP+4 code for 79901? ▾
The full 9-digit postal code format is 79901-XXXX, where the last 4 digits specify exact delivery routes, high-rise buildings, or street blocks. For regular mail and parcel shipping, the 5-digit code 79901 is fully valid, while specific ZIP+4 extensions can be verified with USPS address validation.
Where is the nearest USPS post office for 79901 and what are the lobby hours? ▾
The primary USPS facility serving 79901 is El Paso Main Downtown Post Office, located at 219 E Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901. Retail lobby operations run during Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Contact inquiries can be made at (915) 532-2430.
What telephone area codes and time zone apply to 79901? ▾
ZIP code 79901 is located in the America/Denver (MST / MDT) time zone (observing Daylight Saving Time). Telephone numbers in this area use area code(s) 915 with mandatory 10-digit dialing.
What is the population and median household income for 79901? ▾
According to U.S. Census Bureau ACS data, ZIP code 79901 in El Paso has an estimated population of 11,400 residents and a median household income of $28,500 per year (compared to the Texas state median of $74,640).
What postal codes border 79901 in El Paso? ▾
Adjacent and contiguous ZIP codes bordering 79901 include 79902 (El Paso, ~2 mi), 78061 (Hale Center, ~141.3 mi), 78161 (Fairfield, ~141.3 mi), 78261 (Sarita, ~141.3 mi).