79706 ZIP Code — Midland, TX
Midland County, Texas
ZIP code 79706 is located in Midland, Texas, within Midland County. It covers approximately 689.51 square miles and serves a population of 32,527 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.
About ZIP code 79706
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 $243,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $99,515.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
32,527
population
689.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79706 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79706
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79706. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Midland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79701 Midland (8.9 mi)
79712 Midland (9.3 mi)
79703 Midland (9.5 mi)
79705 Midland (12.2 mi)
79707 Midland (13.1 mi)
79765 Odessa (17.6 mi)
79761 Odessa (18.5 mi)
79762 Odessa (18.6 mi)
79766 Odessa (19.5 mi)
79782 Stanton (19.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,527 |
| Population density | 47 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 329 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 689.51 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.30 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.8693 |
| Longitude | -102.0314 |
| 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 | 23.7% | 29.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.5% | 29.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.3% | 28.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 11.4% | 12.5% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
32,527
Population
47
People per sq mi
33.0
Median age
$99,515
Median household income
$41,217
Per capita income
$243,500
Median home value
$1,110
Median monthly rent
81.9%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
10,150
Housing units
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,083
Under 5
1,192
1,493
5–9
1,643
1,545
10–14
1,699
1,390
15–19
1,530
570
20–24
628
2,024
25–34
2,227
2,954
35–44
3,250
1,628
45–54
1,792
894
55–59
984
552
60–64
607
898
65–74
988
303
75–84
334
152
85+
167
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,707 | 32.9% |
| 18 and over | 21,820 | 67.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,842 | 8.7% |
| Median age | 33.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.8%
Hispanic or Latino
18.9%
Other race
12.4%
Two or more races
8.2%
Black or African American
2.6%
Asian
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,775 | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,561 | 18.9% |
| Other race | 4,984 | 12.4% |
| Two or more races | 3,302 | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,041 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 423 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.7% | 29.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.5% | 29.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.3% | 28.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 11.4% | 12.5% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
0.2%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
14.4%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
24.0%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k+
14.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.8% |
| $200k+ | 14.9% |
| Median income | $99,515 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.9%
$50k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
7.5%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k–$300k
20.9%
$300k–$500k
28.8%
$500k–$1M
8.4%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $243,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,110 |
| Owner occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter occupied | 18.1% |
| Vacant | 7.9% |
| Single-family detached | 55.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.5% |
| Mobile homes | 37.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.88 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 40.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% |
| 3 or more | 35.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.9% |
| Electricity | 69.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.9% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,909 | 61.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 640 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 709 | 6.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,964 | 26.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,611 | 50.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,387 | 21.3% |
| Average household size | 2.90 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.0% | 25.8% |
| Married | 64.3% | 52.7% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.2%
Some HS, no diploma
10.2%
HS graduate
24.8%
Some college, no degree
28.0%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
14.4%
Graduate / professional
9.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 758 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 244 | 2.4% |
| Elementary school | 5,126 | 50.1% |
| High school | 2,811 | 27.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,294 | 12.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
19.9%
Education & healthcare
18.3%
Retail trade
10.8%
Construction
10.2%
Transportation & utilities
9.2%
Other services
6.2%
Professional & management
5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Wholesale trade
4.5%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Public administration
2.7%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.2% |
| Service | 13.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.6% |
| Production & transportation | 15.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.2% |
| Government | 9.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.3% |
| Carpool | 14.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 3.8% |
| Other means | 3.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.3 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
14.7%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
18.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.6% |
| Retirement income | 20.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 19.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 20.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.1% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 30.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.7% |
| Visited dentist | 55.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,336 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 57.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.3% |
| Public insurance | 19.6% |
| No insurance | 13.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,252 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 3,046 | 10.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,925 | 9.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 121 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,386 | 87.3% |
| Born in same state | 28,293 | 87.0% |
| Born in different state | 20,244 | 62.2% |
| Foreign born | 93 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,141 | 12.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,740 | 42.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,908 | 5.9% |
| French | 1,531 | 4.7% |
| Italian | 1,027 | 3.2% |
| German | 72 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 70 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 66 | 0.2% |
| English | 44 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.5% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79706
What city is ZIP code 79706 in?
ZIP code 79706 is primarily assigned to Midland, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79706 in?
ZIP code 79706 falls within Midland County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79706 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 79706 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 79706 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 79706 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 79706?
ZIP code 79706 has an estimated population of 32,527 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79706?
The median household income in ZIP code 79706 is $99,515, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79706 in?
ZIP code 79706 observes the CST timezone.