79765 ZIP Code
Odessa, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79765 |
| City/Town: | Odessa |
| County: | Ector |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,210 |
| Median Household Income: | $96,260 |
| Per Capita Income: | $56,600 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,614 |
| Median Home Value: | $292,900 |
| Land Area: | 23.4 sq miles
60.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.8966, -102.2629 |
Population Information (79765 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,210 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,769 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,441 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,390 | 11.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,299 | 10.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 890 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,483 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,173 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,361 | 25.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,178 | 15.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,816 | 8.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 743 | 3.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 672 | 3.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 796 | 3.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 265 | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 144 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79765 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $292,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,514 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,614 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,132 | 94.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 482 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,188 | 63.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,944 | 36.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79765 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,975 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 195 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 818 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,637 | 28.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,298 | 25.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,260 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,448 | 18.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,319 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79765 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $96,260 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $126,119 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $114,361 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $56,600 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79765 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,211 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,810 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 401 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,161 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,517 | 78.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,664 | 15.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 624 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79765 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,175 | 66.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,224 | 5.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 230 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 923 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,732 | 12.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,926 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,212 | 19.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,877 | 46.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 9,059 | 42.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 103 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 715 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79765 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 444 | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 244 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 368 | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 294 | 3.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,001 | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 744 | 9.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,141 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,034 | 25.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 755 | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,107 | 13.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79765 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,977 | 83.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 884 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 59 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 57 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 99 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 515 | 4.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79765 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 2,072 | 19.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 547 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 617 | 5.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 434 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,148 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,013 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 199 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 691 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 699 | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,228 | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 616 | 5.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 168 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 378 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79765 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.2% | 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 (79765 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,310 | 86.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,920 | 79.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,563 | 12.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,784 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79765 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,432 | 91.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 743 | 9.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 597 | 7.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 33 | 0.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 117 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 294 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79765 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,484 | 63.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 167 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 123 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 375 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 922 | 10.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,254 | 14.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 279 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79765 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 310 | 3.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 5,099 | 59.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,699 | 19.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 594 | 6.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 470 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 310 | 3.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 35 | 0.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 78 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 19 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79765 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 261 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,103 | 12.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,202 | 14.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,525 | 40.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,118 | 24.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 405 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79765 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,696 | 45.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 21 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,235 | 52.1% | 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: | 85 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 86 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79765 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 403 | 5.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,305 | 28.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,779 | 46.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,645 | 20.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79765 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 99 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 57 | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 20 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 388 | 7.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,182 | 42.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,812 | 34.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 497 | 9.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 133 | 2.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79765 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,145 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $800 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,514 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.00 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.88 | 2.38 |
Households (79765 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,132 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,589 | 56.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,518 | 31.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,607 | 19.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,245 | 15.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,539 | 43.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 913 | 11.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.59 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79765 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,296 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,864 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,919 | 59.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 25 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 430 | 5.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,802 | 21.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79765 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,885 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 491 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 705 | 12.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,194 | 37.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,161 | 19.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,334 | 22.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79765 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,583 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 796 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,094 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,494 | 7.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 430 | 28.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 633 | 42.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 431 | 28.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79765 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,409 | 77.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,608 | 21.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,168 | 25.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,440 | 74.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 746 | 16.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79765 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,380 | 91.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 246 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,830 | 743.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,830 | 743.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,830 | 743.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 350 | 142.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 891 | 362.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 48 | 19.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79765 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,820 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,190 | 64.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,630 | 35.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,444 | 28.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 321 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 383 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 482 | 2.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79765 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,132 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,898 | 97.1% | 89.4% |
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