79765 ZIP Code — Odessa, TX
Ector County, Texas
ZIP code 79765 is located in Odessa, Texas, within Ector County. It covers approximately 23.44 square miles and serves a population of 21,210 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.
About ZIP code 79765
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 $292,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
The gap between median ($96,260) 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 education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
21,210
population
23.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79765 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79765
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79765. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Odessa | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79762 Odessa (1.8 mi)
79761 Odessa (6.2 mi)
79758 Gardendale (8 mi)
79707 Midland (9 mi)
79764 Odessa (9.9 mi)
79766 Odessa (11.2 mi)
79703 Midland (11.3 mi)
79701 Midland (14.6 mi)
79712 Midland (14.6 mi)
79706 Midland (17.6 mi)
79705 Midland (18.4 mi)
79763 Odessa (18.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,210 |
| Population density | 905 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 135 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 23.44 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.9415 |
| Longitude | -102.3184 |
| 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% | 39.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.8% | 30.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.4% | 25.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 13.0% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
21,210
Population
905
People per sq mi
30.1
Median age
$96,260
Median household income
$48,426
Per capita income
$292,900
Median home value
$1,514
Median monthly rent
63.8%
Home ownership
14.2%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
5,670
Housing units
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,213
Under 5
1,177
1,167
5–9
1,132
452
10–14
438
753
15–19
730
595
20–24
578
2,721
25–34
2,640
1,613
35–44
1,565
922
45–54
894
377
55–59
366
341
60–64
331
404
65–74
392
135
75–84
130
73
85+
71
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,627 | 31.2% |
| 18 and over | 14,583 | 68.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,205 | 5.7% |
| Median age | 30.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.8%
Hispanic or Latino
16.6%
Other race
10.7%
Two or more races
7.6%
Black or African American
4.8%
Asian
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,175 | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,212 | 16.6% |
| Other race | 2,732 | 10.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,926 | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,224 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 923 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 230 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.9% | 39.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.8% | 30.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.4% | 25.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 13.0% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
3.6%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
9.1%
$75k–$100k
14.0%
$100k–$150k
25.0%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k+
13.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.3% |
| $200k+ | 13.6% |
| Median income | $96,260 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
0.4%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k–$300k
42.1%
$300k–$500k
34.9%
$500k–$1M
9.6%
$1M+
2.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $292,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,514 |
| Owner occupied | 63.8% |
| Renter occupied | 36.2% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
| Single-family detached | 63.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.6% |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 59.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.5% |
| 3 or more | 20.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.5% |
| Electricity | 52.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.3% |
| Solar | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,589 | 56.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 691 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,607 | 19.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,245 | 15.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,539 | 43.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 913 | 11.2% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.5% | 24.6% |
| Married | 59.3% | 62.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
28.0%
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Associate's degree
9.7%
Bachelor's degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 491 | 8.3% |
| Kindergarten | 705 | 12.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,194 | 37.3% |
| High school | 1,161 | 19.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,334 | 22.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.6%
Agriculture & mining
19.2%
Retail trade
10.6%
Transportation & utilities
9.4%
Professional & management
6.5%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Manufacturing
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Construction
5.1%
Wholesale trade
4.0%
Public administration
3.5%
Information
1.8%
Other services
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.0% |
| Service | 10.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.8% |
| Production & transportation | 14.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 15.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.8% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 4.9% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
Poverty
All people
14.2%
Under 18 years
20.7%
18 and over
11.4%
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
38.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 9.1% |
| Retirement income | 7.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 24.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.6% |
| Visited dentist | 57.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 796 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.1% |
| Under 18 | 6.5% |
| 18–64 years | 4.7% |
| 65 and over | 38.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.2% |
| Public insurance | 12.2% |
| No insurance | 13.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,820 | 88.7% |
| Spanish | 1,441 | 7.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,224 | 6.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 146 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,380 | 91.4% |
| Born in same state | 19,134 | 90.2% |
| Born in different state | 13,920 | 65.6% |
| Foreign born | 246 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,830 | 8.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,000 | 54.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,342 | 6.3% |
| French | 982 | 4.6% |
| Italian | 786 | 3.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 90 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 59 | 0.3% |
| English | 49 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79765
What city is ZIP code 79765 in?
ZIP code 79765 is primarily assigned to Odessa, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79765 in?
ZIP code 79765 falls within Ector County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79765 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 79765 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the population of ZIP code 79765?
ZIP code 79765 has an estimated population of 21,210 residents, with a density of 905 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79765?
The median household income in ZIP code 79765 is $96,260, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79765?
The median home value in ZIP code 79765 is $292,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 79765 in?
ZIP code 79765 observes the CST timezone.