79761 ZIP Code
Odessa, Texas
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79761 |
| City/Town: | Odessa |
| County: | Ector |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,521 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,593 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,672 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,893 |
| Median Home Value: | $139,900 |
| Land Area: | 10.4 sq miles
27.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.8556, -102.3484 |
Population Information (79761 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,521 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,236 | 51.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,285 | 48.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,122 | 9.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,360 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,376 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,586 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,937 | 9.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,922 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,494 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,435 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,478 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,449 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,018 | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,062 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 282 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79761 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $139,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,229 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,893 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,754 | 91.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,139 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,234 | 56.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,520 | 43.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79761 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,140 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,415 | 13.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,359 | 13.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,765 | 26.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,193 | 23.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,927 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,719 | 9.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 762 | 4.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 73.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79761 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,593 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,405 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,696 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,672 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79761 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,069 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,830 | 92.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,239 | 7.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,206 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,103 | 81.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,606 | 10.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,094 | 7.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79761 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,074 | 54.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,537 | 8.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 162 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 389 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 89 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6,421 | 20.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,849 | 15.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,971 | 34.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 21,392 | 67.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 20,099 | 63.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 165 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 208 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 920 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79761 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 649 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 785 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 812 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,211 | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,380 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,419 | 19.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,716 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,829 | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,190 | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 763 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79761 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,497 | 77.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,831 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 58 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 279 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 249 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 179 | 1.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79761 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 1,627 | 11.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,423 | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,141 | 7.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 404 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,972 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,269 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 178 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 601 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,456 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,490 | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,115 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 922 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 232 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79761 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.2% | 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 (79761 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,139 | 79.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,644 | 59.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,819 | 31.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,302 | 20.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79761 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,690 | 83.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,321 | 18.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,575 | 12.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 791 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 473 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,620 | 12.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79761 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,819 | 63.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 277 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 281 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 583 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 808 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,286 | 9.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,146 | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 661 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79761 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 39 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 730 | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 822 | 5.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,198 | 8.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,633 | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,626 | 18.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,451 | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,106 | 29.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,023 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 265 | 1.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79761 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 377 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,149 | 15.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,967 | 28.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,857 | 42.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,435 | 10.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 108 | 0.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79761 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,088 | 47.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 53 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,512 | 51.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 20 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 51 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79761 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,106 | 8.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,797 | 37.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,558 | 35.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,293 | 18.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79761 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 762 | 10.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,569 | 21.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,441 | 19.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,197 | 16.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,341 | 18.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 728 | 10.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 196 | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79761 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,431 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $477 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,229 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (79761 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,754 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,675 | 36.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,387 | 18.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,234 | 25.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,702 | 29.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,965 | 38.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,721 | 21.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79761 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,085 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,656 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,435 | 45.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 339 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,402 | 11.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,730 | 30.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79761 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,778 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,132 | 12.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 349 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,533 | 40.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,112 | 24.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,652 | 18.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79761 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,124 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 924 | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,441 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,507 | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 589 | 16.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,463 | 41.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,455 | 41.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79761 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,735 | 78.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,122 | 19.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,256 | 53.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,756 | 45.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 815 | 13.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 110 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79761 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,083 | 82.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 182 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,438 | 2987.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,438 | 2987.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,438 | 2987.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 12 | 6.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 167 | 91.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,878 | 2680.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79761 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,399 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,114 | 49.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 14,285 | 50.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 13,648 | 48.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 183 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 276 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 178 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79761 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,754 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,403 | 89.4% | 89.4% |
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