79706 ZIP Code
Midland, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79706 |
| City/Town: | Midland |
| County: | Midland |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,527 |
| Median Household Income: | $99,515 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,202 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,178 |
| Median Home Value: | $243,500 |
| Land Area: | 689.5 sq miles
1785.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.8470, -101.9695 |
Population Information (79706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,527 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,485 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,042 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,275 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,136 | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,244 | 10.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,920 | 9.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,198 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,251 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,204 | 19.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,420 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,878 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,159 | 3.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,886 | 5.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 637 | 2.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 319 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $243,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,110 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,178 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,222 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 956 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,194 | 81.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,028 | 18.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,754 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,025 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,014 | 10.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,890 | 24.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,527 | 28.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,677 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,846 | 14.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,775 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79706 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $99,515 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $121,478 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $113,929 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,202 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,398 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,552 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 625 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,157 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,253 | 85.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,422 | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 827 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 50 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,775 | 70.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,041 | 3.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 423 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,984 | 15.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,302 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,561 | 23.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 17,244 | 53.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 15,962 | 49.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 73 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 430 | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 779 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79706 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 476 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 23 | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 535 | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 767 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 803 | 7.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,611 | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,416 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,698 | 24.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,216 | 10.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,677 | 14.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79706 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,077 | 77.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,188 | 14.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 284 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 486 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 587 | 3.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79706 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 3,090 | 19.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,583 | 10.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 653 | 4.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 706 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,679 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,436 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 95 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 517 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 830 | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,843 | 18.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 740 | 4.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 957 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 423 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (79706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,958 | 86.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,015 | 73.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,326 | 19.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,348 | 13.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79706 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,784 | 87.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,084 | 18.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,257 | 20.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 408 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 227 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 449 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79706 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,810 | 55.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 58 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 192 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 296 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 188 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 4,571 | 37.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 63 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79706 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 128 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4,941 | 40.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,503 | 20.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,504 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,894 | 15.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 494 | 4.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 128 | 1.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 402 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 168 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 16 | 0.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79706 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 372 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 597 | 4.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,920 | 15.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,275 | 51.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,597 | 21.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 417 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79706 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,350 | 20.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 769 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,785 | 69.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 108 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 188 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79706 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 348 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,535 | 22.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,358 | 38.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,981 | 35.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79706 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,277 | 13.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,365 | 14.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 693 | 7.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 431 | 4.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,923 | 20.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,648 | 28.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 770 | 8.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 87 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79706 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,049 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $573 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,110 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.88 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.97 | 2.38 |
Households (79706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,222 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,909 | 61.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,385 | 39.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 709 | 6.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,964 | 26.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,611 | 50.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,387 | 21.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.90 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.40 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79706 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,905 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,948 | 27.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,008 | 64.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 99 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 829 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,347 | 30.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79706 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,233 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 758 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 244 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,126 | 50.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,811 | 27.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,294 | 12.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,599 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,336 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,306 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,729 | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 297 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,798 | 48.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,634 | 43.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79706 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,599 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,666 | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,155 | 31.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,466 | 67.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 727 | 19.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 45 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,386 | 87.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 93 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,141 | 4452.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,141 | 4452.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,141 | 4452.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 118 | 126.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 404 | 434.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,924 | 3144.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 399 | 429.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79706 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,252 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,067 | 59.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 12,185 | 40.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 11,494 | 38.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 270 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 227 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 194 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79706 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,222 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,629 | 94.7% | 89.4% |
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