79762 ZIP Code
Odessa, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79762 |
| City/Town: | Odessa |
| County: | Ector |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,649 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,569 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,141 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,918 |
| Median Home Value: | $208,400 |
| Land Area: | 30.5 sq miles
78.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.9253, -102.3579 |
Population Information (79762 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,649 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,772 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,877 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,666 | 9.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,064 | 7.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,840 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,179 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,061 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,046 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,872 | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,881 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,987 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,252 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,413 | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 840 | 2.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 548 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79762 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $208,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,322 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,918 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,263 | 90.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,655 | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,716 | 57.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,547 | 42.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79762 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,839 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,199 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,051 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,221 | 30.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,112 | 25.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,364 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,498 | 14.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,394 | 5.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79762 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,569 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,554 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,985 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,141 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79762 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,900 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,672 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,196 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,438 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,524 | 78.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,240 | 16.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 865 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 43 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79762 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,894 | 65.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,634 | 6.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 363 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 667 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,836 | 9.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,255 | 15.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 8,841 | 22.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 20,927 | 52.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 18,623 | 47.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 151 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1,053 | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,100 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79762 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 991 | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 576 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 654 | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 943 | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,846 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,447 | 16.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,204 | 14.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,942 | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,631 | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,029 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79762 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,917 | 80.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,219 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 58 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 338 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 146 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 822 | 4.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79762 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 2,492 | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,186 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,343 | 6.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 835 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,462 | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,531 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 214 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,179 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,321 | 6.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,775 | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,669 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,039 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 626 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79762 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.6% | 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 (79762 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,144 | 83.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,682 | 69.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,667 | 21.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,355 | 16.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79762 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,398 | 87.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,759 | 18.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,158 | 14.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 295 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 262 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,360 | 8.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79762 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,955 | 58.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 511 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 299 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 817 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,716 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,660 | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,346 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 614 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79762 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 89 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,072 | 6.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,084 | 6.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,289 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,890 | 17.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,934 | 17.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,230 | 13.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,955 | 23.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 364 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 11 | 0.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79762 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 704 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,471 | 14.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,847 | 22.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,315 | 43.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,256 | 13.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 325 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79762 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,996 | 39.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 97 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,153 | 60.0% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79762 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 649 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,264 | 34.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,173 | 40.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,177 | 20.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79762 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 273 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 516 | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,375 | 15.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,885 | 21.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,872 | 33.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,440 | 16.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 316 | 3.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 39 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79762 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,694 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $595 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,322 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.38 |
Households (79762 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,263 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,718 | 44.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,213 | 21.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,604 | 17.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,016 | 26.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,940 | 38.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,944 | 19.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.59 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79762 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,691 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,266 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,347 | 50.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 344 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,615 | 11.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,821 | 32.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79762 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,955 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 397 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 732 | 7.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,309 | 43.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,419 | 24.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,098 | 21.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79762 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,278 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,258 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,499 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,922 | 9.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 497 | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,065 | 52.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,360 | 34.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79762 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,475 | 81.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,624 | 16.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,081 | 46.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,238 | 48.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,153 | 17.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 305 | 4.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79762 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,282 | 89.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 316 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,367 | 1382.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,367 | 1382.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,367 | 1382.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 155 | 49.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 214 | 67.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,318 | 1050.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 129 | 40.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79762 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,983 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,746 | 66.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 12,237 | 34.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 11,225 | 31.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 318 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 502 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 192 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79762 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,263 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,896 | 97.6% | 89.4% |
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