City

Odessa, TX

9 ZIP codes  ·  Ector County  ·  Texas

👥166,904Population
💰$72,637Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.5Median Age
🏠$185,143Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.5%Hispanic: 61.5%Black: 4.7%Asian: 1.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White30.5%
Hispanic61.5%
Black4.7%
Asian1.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
31%
45–64
20%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma3,636 (4.3%)
HS Graduate27,753 (32.7%)
Some College14,387 (16.9%)
Associates14,425 (17%)
Bachelors8,016 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree16,750 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College16.9%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64%Renter: 36%Tenure
Owner64.0%
Renter36.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,637 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$185,143 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,221/mo
Total Housing Units69,464
Vacant Units5,339

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
60%
About Odessa, TX

Odessa is a city in Texas, located in Ector County. The city spans 9 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 166,904 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.49 years.

Economically, Odessa is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,636 is near the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Odessa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,143, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,220 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Odessa is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (61.54%).

Odessa, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 9 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Odessa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79761 30,243 $69,279 $158,400 $1,246 7.0% 28.1% 57.1%
79762 40,141 $74,560 $218,900 $1,338 5.1% 34.3% 57.3%
79763 34,878 $57,618 $127,300 $1,097 4.8% 17.4% 71.3%
79764 26,805 $68,367 $150,400 $944 8.1% 31.7% 68.5%
79765 24,125 $100,844 $299,800 $1,535 3.2% 38.2% 61.1%
79766 10,712 $70,965 $151,200 $1,100 3.8% 19.1% 80.4%