79761 ZIP Code — Odessa, TX
Ector County, Texas
ZIP code 79761 is located in Odessa, Texas, within Ector County. It covers approximately 10.44 square miles and serves a population of 31,521 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.
About ZIP code 79761
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $66,593.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
31,521
population
10.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79761 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79761
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79761. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Odessa | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79762 Odessa (4.7 mi)
79766 Odessa (5.1 mi)
79765 Odessa (6.2 mi)
79764 Odessa (9 mi)
79758 Gardendale (12.9 mi)
79763 Odessa (14 mi)
79707 Midland (14.1 mi)
79703 Midland (15.2 mi)
79741 Goldsmith (16.6 mi)
79701 Midland (18.4 mi)
79706 Midland (18.5 mi)
79712 Midland (18.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,521 |
| Population density | 3,019 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 135 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.44 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.8550 |
| Longitude | -102.3456 |
| 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 | 46.3% | 39.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.6% | 30.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.0% | 25.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
31,521
Population
3,019
People per sq mi
29.5
Median age
$66,593
Median household income
$32,171
Per capita income
$139,900
Median home value
$1,229
Median monthly rent
56.7%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
7.7%
Unemployment
8,373
Housing units
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,608
Under 5
1,514
1,215
5–9
1,145
1,224
10–14
1,152
1,332
15–19
1,254
1,513
20–24
1,424
2,535
25–34
2,387
1,800
35–44
1,694
1,769
45–54
1,666
761
55–59
717
746
60–64
703
1,039
65–74
979
547
75–84
515
145
85+
137
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,397 | 29.8% |
| 18 and over | 22,124 | 70.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,362 | 10.7% |
| Median age | 29.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
40.2%
Hispanic or Latino
25.8%
Other race
15.1%
Two or more races
11.4%
Black or African American
6%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,074 | 40.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,971 | 25.8% |
| Other race | 6,421 | 15.1% |
| Two or more races | 4,849 | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,537 | 6% |
| Asian | 389 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 162 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 89 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.3% | 39.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.6% | 30.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.0% | 25.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
6.2%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
9.5%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
19.0%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $66,593 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.5%
$50k–$100k
21.7%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
16.5%
$200k–$300k
18.5%
$300k–$500k
10.1%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,229 |
| Owner occupied | 56.7% |
| Renter occupied | 43.3% |
| Vacant | 8.2% |
| Single-family detached | 63.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.2% |
| Mobile homes | 4.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 29.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% |
| 3 or more | 18.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.7% |
| Electricity | 51.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,675 | 36.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,143 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,234 | 25.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,702 | 29.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,965 | 38.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,721 | 21.3% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.5% | 32.2% |
| Married | 45.0% | 41.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 13.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.3%
Some HS, no diploma
13.0%
HS graduate
26.3%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
9.5%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 73.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,132 | 12.9% |
| Kindergarten | 349 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,533 | 40.2% |
| High school | 2,112 | 24.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,652 | 18.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.8%
Retail trade
13.3%
Agriculture & mining
11.0%
Professional & management
9.8%
Construction
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.6%
Manufacturing
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Other services
6.2%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Public administration
1.6%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.1% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 24.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.2% |
| Production & transportation | 17.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.6% |
| Government | 10.8% |
| Self-employed | 7.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.6% |
| Carpool | 13.0% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 1.3% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.9 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
16.3%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
24.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.2% |
| Retirement income | 12.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 21.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 31.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.0% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.2% |
| No health insurance | 36.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.2% |
| Visited dentist | 46.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.5% |
| Teeth loss | 17.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 924 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 43.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.3% |
| Public insurance | 31.2% |
| No insurance | 20.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 17.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,399 | 90.1% |
| Spanish | 3,755 | 13.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,667 | 12.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 24 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,083 | 82.7% |
| Born in same state | 25,901 | 82.2% |
| Born in different state | 21,425 | 68.0% |
| Foreign born | 182 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,438 | 17.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,693 | 31.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,390 | 4.4% |
| Italian | 1,346 | 4.3% |
| Arab | 963 | 3.1% |
| Irish | 90 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 28 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 18 | 0.1% |
| English | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 89.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79761
What city is ZIP code 79761 in?
ZIP code 79761 is primarily assigned to Odessa, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79761 in?
ZIP code 79761 falls within Ector County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79761?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79761?
The median home value in ZIP code 79761 is $139,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 79761?
ZIP code 79761 has an estimated population of 31,521 residents, with a density of 3,020 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79761?
The median household income in ZIP code 79761 is $66,593, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79761 in?
ZIP code 79761 observes the CST timezone.