| ZIP Code | 79762 |
|---|---|
| City | Odessa |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Ector County |
| Area Code | 432 |
| Elevation | 2,970 ft |
| Latitude | 31.925286 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -102.357886 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48135 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 13.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.3% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 491 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,319 (29%) |
| Some College | 3,662 (16.8%) |
| Associates | 3,848 (17.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,324 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,160 (23.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,560 ≈ Avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $218,900 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,338/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,259 |
| Vacant Units | 1,520 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,259 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,520 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 79762 is located in Odessa, Texas, within Ector County. With a population of 40,141, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.4 years. Economically, 79762 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $74,560 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79762 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $218,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,338 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.3%) and renters (42.7%). Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 79762 is majority Hispanic (52.19%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.7%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79762 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 79762 in Odessa, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 40,141 residents, a median household income of $74,560, and a median home value of $218,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.