79705 ZIP Code — Midland, TX
Midland County, Texas
ZIP code 79705 is located in Midland, Texas, within Midland County. It covers approximately 79.41 square miles and serves a population of 41,140 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.
About ZIP code 79705
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $316,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
The gap between median ($95,939) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
41,140
population
79.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79705 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79705
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79705. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Midland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79712 Midland (4.4 mi)
79701 Midland (4.6 mi)
79703 Midland (7.6 mi)
79782 Stanton (8.4 mi)
79707 Midland (9.5 mi)
79706 Midland (12.2 mi)
79765 Odessa (18.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,140 |
| Population density | 518 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 329 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 79.41 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.0464 |
| Longitude | -102.0306 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 432 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.9% | 29.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 29.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.3% | 28.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 14.5% | 12.5% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
41,140
Population
518
People per sq mi
32.1
Median age
$95,939
Median household income
$54,168
Per capita income
$316,200
Median home value
$1,426
Median monthly rent
68.8%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
13,555
Housing units
38.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,909
Under 5
1,652
1,743
5–9
1,508
1,502
10–14
1,299
1,095
15–19
948
1,327
20–24
1,147
4,832
25–34
4,179
2,710
35–44
2,345
2,151
45–54
1,861
1,012
55–59
875
1,301
60–64
1,126
1,300
65–74
1,125
747
75–84
646
429
85+
371
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,720 | 26.1% |
| 18 and over | 30,420 | 73.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,618 | 11.2% |
| Median age | 32.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
53.5%
Hispanic or Latino
18.6%
Two or more races
13.1%
Other race
7.4%
Black or African American
6.7%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,015 | 53.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,386 | 18.6% |
| Two or more races | 6,619 | 13.1% |
| Other race | 3,738 | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 3,399 | 6.7% |
| Asian | 200 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 163 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.9% | 29.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 29.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.3% | 28.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 14.5% | 12.5% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
7.6%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
7.3%
$50k–$75k
9.5%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
18.2%
$150k–$200k
13.1%
$200k+
16.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.1% |
| $200k+ | 16.9% |
| Median income | $95,939 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.7%
$50k–$100k
3.9%
$100k–$150k
2.4%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k–$300k
24.9%
$300k–$500k
43.3%
$500k–$1M
7.3%
$1M+
4.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $316,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,426 |
| Owner occupied | 68.8% |
| Renter occupied | 31.2% |
| Vacant | 7.9% |
| Single-family detached | 63.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.7% |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 28.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% |
| 3 or more | 22.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.5% |
| Electricity | 49.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,772 | 44.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,046 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,901 | 28.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,794 | 21.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,325 | 36.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,502 | 20.0% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.9% | 24.2% |
| Married | 51.9% | 54.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
19.3%
Some college, no degree
23.4%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
29.2%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 628 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 801 | 7.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,526 | 44.8% |
| High school | 1,663 | 16.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,491 | 24.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
24.7%
Education & healthcare
17.4%
Professional & management
9.5%
Retail trade
9.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Construction
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.4%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Public administration
4.1%
Other services
3.7%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.9% |
| Service | 11.4% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.8% |
| Production & transportation | 8.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.7% |
| Government | 10.0% |
| Self-employed | 7.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.4% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 7.4% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.2 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
11.6%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
37.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.0% |
| Retirement income | 17.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| High blood pressure | 32.0% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 21.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.7% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 24.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.8% |
| Visited dentist | 60.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,035 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 45.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.9% |
| Public insurance | 24.0% |
| No insurance | 13.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 37,579 | 91.3% |
| Spanish | 2,646 | 7.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,374 | 6.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 43 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,436 | 88.6% |
| Born in same state | 36,163 | 87.9% |
| Born in different state | 28,633 | 69.6% |
| Foreign born | 273 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,704 | 11.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,629 | 55.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,411 | 8.3% |
| Italian | 2,677 | 6.5% |
| Arab | 2,182 | 5.3% |
| Polish | 145 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 108 | 0.3% |
| German | 79 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 43 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.6% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79705
What city is ZIP code 79705 in?
ZIP code 79705 is primarily assigned to Midland, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79705 in?
ZIP code 79705 falls within Midland County, Texas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79705?
The median home value in ZIP code 79705 is $316,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 79705?
ZIP code 79705 has an estimated population of 41,140 residents, with a density of 518 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79705?
The median household income in ZIP code 79705 is $95,939, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79705 in?
ZIP code 79705 observes the CST timezone.