Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 15.3% ▲ 53% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.8% ▼ 26% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,636 (4.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 27,753 (32.7%) |
| Some College | 14,387 (16.9%) |
| Associates | 14,425 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 8,016 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16,750 (19.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,637 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $185,143 ▼ 34% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,221/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 69,464 |
| Vacant Units | 5,339 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner 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% |