79764 ZIP Code — Odessa, TX

Ector County, Texas

ZIP code 79764 is located in Odessa, Texas, within Ector County. It covers approximately 54.53 square miles and serves a population of 25,907 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.

About ZIP code 79764

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

The gap between median ($77,249) 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. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

25,907

population

54.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79764 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79764

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79764. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Odessa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79762 Odessa (8.4 mi) 79761 Odessa (9 mi) 79741 Goldsmith (9 mi) 79765 Odessa (9.9 mi) 79758 Gardendale (10.1 mi) 79763 Odessa (11.4 mi) 79766 Odessa (12 mi) 79707 Midland (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	25,907
Population density	475 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	54.53 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	31.9117
Longitude	-102.4833
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	37.8%	39.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	30.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	25.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.9%	5.2%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

25,907

Population

475

People per sq mi

32.2

Median age

$77,249

Median household income

$37,981

Per capita income

$156,100

Median home value

$933

Median monthly rent

70.9%

Home ownership

13.3%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

7,233

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,108

Under 5

1,011

1,182

5–9

1,079

1,333

10–14

1,217

859

15–19

784

1,031

20–24

941

2,134

25–34

1,947

1,955

35–44

1,783

1,686

45–54

1,539

640

55–59

584

461

60–64

420

702

65–74

641

406

75–84

370

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,040	31.0%
18 and over	17,867	69.0%
65 and over	2,213	8.5%
Median age	32.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.2%

Hispanic or Latino 23.3%

Other race 14%

Two or more races 10%

Black or African American 2.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	16,973	50.2%
Hispanic or Latino	7,877	23.3%
Other race	4,716	14%
Two or more races	3,376	10%
Black or African American	752	2.2%
Asian	74	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	39.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	30.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	25.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.9%	5.2%	7.8%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k+ 12.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	14.5%
$200k+	12.2%
Median income	$77,249

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.9%

$50k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 22.0%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,100
Median rent / month	$933
Owner occupied	70.9%
Renter occupied	29.1%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	53.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	37.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	15.1%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	22.5%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.5%
Electricity	65.5%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,655	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	335	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,758	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,349	25.8%
Households with children under 18	3,910	43.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,643	18.1%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	26.7%
Married	64.4%	52.2%
Separated	2.8%	3.4%
Widowed	3.0%	7.7%
Divorced	8.4%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 30.9%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	534	7.1%
Kindergarten	472	6.3%
Elementary school	3,959	52.5%
High school	1,396	18.5%
College / grad school	1,185	15.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 22.3%

Retail trade 16.3%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Construction 6.6%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Other services 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Professional & management 3.6%

Public administration 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.8%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	20.2%
Production & transportation	22.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.3

Poverty

All people 13.3%

Under 18 years 19.2%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 27.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.4%
Retirement income	9.7%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	21.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	37.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.9%
Visited dentist	45.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	632	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	21.3%
No insurance	21.0%
Uninsured under 19	21.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	23,788	91.8%
Spanish	3,506	14.7%
Other Indo-European	3,452	14.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.1%
Other languages	32	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,757	80.1%
Born in same state	20,551	79.3%
Born in different state	16,479	63.6%
Foreign born	206	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	5,150	19.9%
Not a US citizen	1,766	34.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,240	8.6%
French	816	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	728	2.8%
English	96	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79764

What city is ZIP code 79764 in?

ZIP code 79764 is primarily assigned to Odessa, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79764 in?

ZIP code 79764 falls within Ector County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79764 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 79764 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79764?

The median home value in ZIP code 79764 is $156,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 79764?

ZIP code 79764 has an estimated population of 25,907 residents, with a density of 475 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79764?

The median household income in ZIP code 79764 is $77,249, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79764 in?

ZIP code 79764 observes the CST timezone.