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U.S. ZIP Code · TX79927

El Paso County · El Paso, TX

Typical home value

$203,914[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.1%
5-year / yr
+7.4%
10-year / yr
+6.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-28.2%
vs metro
-6.0%
vs state
-22.1%
ZIP 79927 location in TX
Location of ZIP 79927 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 79927 is worth $203,914 — 6.0% below the El Paso, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,426 a month — a 8.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,426[2]
Gross yield
8.4%[2]
Cap rate
5.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,822[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for El Paso County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
44,444[3]
Median household income
$53,652[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of El Paso County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,972[5]
Moved in
14,798
Moved out
16,770

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
13
Elementary
8
Middle
2
High
2
  • SOCORRO H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · SOCORRO ISD

    2,562 students

  • ESCONTRIAS STEAM ACADEMY

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · SOCORRO ISD

    871 students

  • ERNESTO SERNA FINE ARTS ACADEMY

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · SOCORRO ISD

    787 students

  • IDEA RIO VISTA ACADEMY

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    733 students

  • HUECO EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · SOCORRO ISD

    585 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield8.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.0%
Annual rent$17,107

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,031
Loan principal$163,131
Down payment$40,783
Total interest paid$208,065

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.07
Monthly cost to own$1,519
Monthly rent$1,426

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
88th percentile[1]
Rental yield
81st percentile[2]
Property tax
88th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 79927?
The typical home in 79927 is worth $203,914, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 79927?
Home values in 79927 are up 2.1% over the past year, and up 7.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 79927?
A typical home in 79927 rents for about $1,426 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 79927?
The effective property tax rate in 79927 is 1.9% — roughly $3,822 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 79927?
ZIP code 79927 has a population of 44,444 and a median household income of $53,652.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Clint, TX

    Typical home
    $213,112
    Gross yield
  • El Paso, TX

    Typical home
    $194,205
    Gross yield
    8.8%
  • El Paso, TX

    Typical home
    $188,978
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • Canutillo CDP, TX

    Typical home
    $220,577
    Gross yield
  • Anthony, TX

    Typical home
    $220,789
    Gross yield
  • El Paso, TX

    Typical home
    $187,005
    Gross yield
    9.0%

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