Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 15.0% ▲ 50% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.7% ▼ 26% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 11% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,643 (4.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 28,256 (32.6%) |
| Some College | 14,794 (17.1%) |
| Associates | 14,873 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 8,127 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 17,055 (19.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,386 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $187,701 ▼ 33% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,227/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 70,572 |
| Vacant Units | 5,414 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Ector County is located in Texas and encompasses 13 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 169,687 residents. With a median age of 31.54, it is a relatively young county.
Ector County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,385 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 15.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Ector County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $187,701 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,227. Homeownership rates are high at 64.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Ector County are majority Hispanic (61.16%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Ector County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 13 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79758 | Gardendale | 2,568 | $120,721 | $360,400 | $1,609 | 0.5% | 22.3% |
| 79741 | Goldsmith | 215 | $89,464 | $110,900 | $1,433 | 0.0% | 35.7% |
| 79761 | Odessa | 30,243 | $69,279 | $158,400 | $1,246 | 7.0% | 28.1% |
| 79762 | Odessa | 40,141 | $74,560 | $218,900 | $1,338 | 5.1% | 34.3% |
| 79763 | Odessa | 34,878 | $57,618 | $127,300 | $1,097 | 4.8% | 17.4% |
| 79764 | Odessa | 26,805 | $68,367 | $150,400 | $944 | 8.1% | 31.7% |
| 79765 | Odessa | 24,125 | $100,844 | $299,800 | $1,535 | 3.2% | 38.2% |
| 79766 | Odessa | 10,712 | $70,965 | $151,200 | $1,100 | 3.8% | 19.1% |