79758 ZIP Code — Gardendale, TX

Ector County, Texas

ZIP code 79758 is located in Gardendale, Texas, within Ector County. It covers approximately 50.57 square miles and serves a population of 2,540 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.

About ZIP code 79758

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $371,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $130,489.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 79758 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

2,540

population

50.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79758 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79758

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79758. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gardendale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79765 Odessa (8 mi) 79762 Odessa (8.4 mi) 79764 Odessa (10.1 mi) 79707 Midland (12.4 mi) 79761 Odessa (12.9 mi) 79703 Midland (16 mi) 79766 Odessa (17.9 mi) 79741 Goldsmith (17.9 mi) 79712 Midland (18.8 mi) 79701 Midland (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	2,540
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	50.57 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	32.0369
Longitude	-102.3945
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	432

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.8%	39.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	30.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	51.1%	25.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,540

Population

People per sq mi

34.6

Median age

$130,489

Median household income

$51,189

Per capita income

$371,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.5%

Home ownership

0.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

878

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

194

5–9

185

10–14

15–19

20–24

277

25–34

263

281

35–44

267

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	756	29.8%
18 and over	1,784	70.2%
65 and over	244	9.6%
Median age	34.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,409	91.3%
Two or more races	108	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	98	3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.7%
Other race	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.8%	39.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	30.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	51.1%	25.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	7.8%

Under $10k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$50k–$75k 6.8%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k+ 25.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$50k–$75k	6.8%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$150k–$200k	18.3%
$200k+	25.7%
Median income	$130,489

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 0.2%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 19.4%

$300k–$500k 46.4%

$500k–$1M 9.3%

$1M+ 11.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$371,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.5%
Renter occupied	10.5%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	59.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	42.9%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	23.7%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	5.7%
3 bedrooms	79.7%
4 bedrooms	4.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	12.6%
2 vehicles	20.5%
3 or more	66.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	75.0%
Propane / LP gas	24.8%
Fuel oil	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	685	74.9%
Cohabiting couple	42	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	91	9.9%
Female householder, no spouse	97	10.6%
Households with children under 18	517	56.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	178	19.5%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.9%	15.2%
Married	73.6%	73.2%
Separated	0.0%	3.5%
Widowed	5.4%	7.1%
Divorced	2.1%	1.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 25.7%

Some college, no degree 44.3%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	133	20.2%
Elementary school	392	59.4%
High school	100	15.2%
College / grad school	35	5.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 28.8%

Agriculture & mining 15.7%

Retail trade 15.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Education & healthcare 6.7%

Other services 5.1%

Construction 4.9%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Public administration 0.9%

Professional & management 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	40.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.0%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	19.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.1%
Carpool	14.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	16.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 0.7%

Under 18 years 0.4%

18 and over 0.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.2%
Retirement income	16.6%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	24.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.5%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	132	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.5%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.6%
Public insurance	20.6%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	23.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,409	94.8%
Spanish	326	13.5%
Other Indo-European	291	12.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	35	1.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,321	91.4%
Born in same state	2,321	91.4%
Born in different state	1,605	63.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	219	8.6%
Not a US citizen	109	49.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	340	13.4%
Arab	238	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	78	3.1%
Polish	68	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79758

What city is ZIP code 79758 in?

ZIP code 79758 is primarily assigned to Gardendale, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79758 in?

ZIP code 79758 falls within Ector County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79758 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 79758 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79758?

The median household income in ZIP code 79758 is $130,489, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79758?

The median home value in ZIP code 79758 is $371,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 79758?

ZIP code 79758 has an estimated population of 2,540 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79758 in?

ZIP code 79758 observes the CST timezone.