Ector County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 13 ZIP codes · 5 cities
13
ZIP codes
161,091
population (2021)
+17.5%
pop change since 2010
48135
FIPS code
Ector County ZIP code map
About Ector County
Ector County is located in Texas and contains 13 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 161,091 as of 2021,
an increase of
17.5% from 137,130 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Ector County is 48135.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 161,091 |
| 2010 population | 137,130 |
| Change | +17.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48135 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Ector County
ZIP codes for Ector County, TX (13)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79741 | Goldsmith | Ector | View map |
| 79758 | Gardendale | Ector | View map |
| 79759 | Notrees | Ector | View map |
| 79760 | Odessa | Ector | View map |
| 79761 | Odessa | Ector | View map |
| 79762 | Odessa | Ector | View map |
| 79763 | Odessa | Ector | View map |
| 79764 | Odessa | Ector | View map |
| 79765 | Odessa | Ector | View map |
| 79766 | Odessa | Ector | View map |
| 79768 | Odessa | Ector | View map |
| 79769 | Odessa | Ector | View map |
| 79776 | Penwell | Ector | View map |
Demographics & statistics
168,969
Population
31.2
Median age
$73,124
Median household income
$34,979
Per capita income
$207,550
Median home value
$894
Median monthly rent
71.5%
Home ownership
13.6%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
46,703
Housing units
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7,828
Under 5
7,169
7,812
5–9
7,154
6,908
10–14
6,326
6,507
15–19
5,960
6,283
20–24
5,754
14,811
25–34
13,564
12,037
35–44
11,024
9,302
45–54
8,519
4,208
55–59
3,854
4,140
60–64
3,791
5,082
65–74
4,654
2,493
75–84
2,283
786
85+
720
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 50,989 | 30.3% |
| 18 and over | 117,980 | 69.7% |
| 65 and over | 16,018 | 8.7% |
| Median age | 31.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.6%
Hispanic or Latino
23.2%
Other race
13.5%
Two or more races
11.2%
Black or African American
3.7%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102,574 | 46.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51,025 | 23.2% |
| Other race | 29,777 | 13.5% |
| Two or more races | 24,608 | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 8,204 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 2,404 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,313 | 0.6% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
8.9%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
21.6%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k+
11.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.7% |
| $200k+ | 11.5% |
| Median income | $73,124 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.1%
$50k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k–$300k
28.4%
$300k–$500k
17.5%
$500k–$1M
5.7%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,550 |
| Median rent / month | $894 |
| Owner occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter occupied | 28.5% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
| Single-family detached | 57.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.5% |
| Mobile homes | 25.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.87 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 24.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% |
| 3 or more | 28.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.8% |
| Electricity | 62.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 29,402 | 51.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 5,221 | 11.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 12,858 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 15,911 | 20.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 26,042 | 45.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 12,510 | 18.2% |
| Average household size | 2.74 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.6% | 27.5% |
| Married | 55.2% | 53.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.6%
Some HS, no diploma
12.4%
HS graduate
27.7%
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
11.8%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3,179 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 3,212 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 21,348 | 52.0% |
| High school | 10,343 | 19.9% |
| College / grad school | 8,153 | 15.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
16.4%
Education & healthcare
15.2%
Transportation & utilities
13.1%
Retail trade
10.6%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Construction
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Professional & management
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Other services
4.3%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Public administration
2.1%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.5% |
| Service | 11.7% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.0% |
| Production & transportation | 20.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.3% |
| Government | 11.5% |
| Self-employed | 9.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.9% |
| Carpool | 12.1% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.3 |
Poverty
All people
13.6%
Under 18 years
17.9%
18 and over
11.7%
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
24.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.8% |
| Retirement income | 11.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 22.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 29.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 33.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.7% |
| Visited dentist | 48.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Teeth loss | 16.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,446 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 and over | 42.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.2% |
| Public insurance | 20.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 20.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 153,972 | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 21,745 | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 21,088 | 12.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 196 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 389 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 141,967 | 86.0% |
| Born in same state | 139,876 | 85.1% |
| Born in different state | 110,903 | 66.4% |
| Foreign born | 2,091 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 27,002 | 14.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 10,111 | 35.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 8,233 | 4.9% |
| French | 6,863 | 4.1% |
| Italian | 5,784 | 3.4% |
| Irish | 338 | 0.2% |
| English | 310 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 289 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 45 | 0% |
| German | 40 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 18 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.3% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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