Name: Zip Code 79904
Address: El Paso, TX

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 79904 offers a peaceful neighborhood with a relaxed atmosphere and minimal street noise. The area features a variety of housing options, including single detached homes, small apartment buildings, and duplexes, primarily built between the 1960s and 1980s. Convenient access to several primary and secondary schools adds to the neighborhood’s appeal. Most residences are a short drive from major highways, making transportation by car easy and efficient, with plentiful parking availability. Although cycling infrastructure is limited due to hilly terrain, the area supports reasonable use of local bus services for additional travel needs, enhancing connectivity within the community.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 79904 is an extraordinarily convenient area for getting around by car. Many properties for sale are a short car ride from the closest highway, such as Patriot Freeway, and it is easy to come across a parking spot. In contrast, the transit system in Zip Code 79904 is rather poor. Thankfully, homeowners have access to a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is usually around the corner. It is occasionally challenging for pedestrians to navigate this area since few day-to-day needs can be met without a car. It is also challenging to travel by bicycle in this area as bike riders encounter quite a few elevation changes, and the cycling network is fairly poor.

Services

Locals will appreciate that no matter where their house is located in Zip Code 79904, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. With respect to food, the nearest grocery store in this postal code is typically only a rather short pedestrian trip away. Furthermore, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and there are also a few cafes in Zip Code 79904.

Character

Zip Code 79904 offers a slower-paced environment. Most areas in Zip Code 79904 are very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.

Car friendly9.0

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly3.0

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.2

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly2.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.2

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries7.0

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance