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Midland, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79703

Midland County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,592
1,188/sq mi
$77,285
Median income
$224,000
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Midland pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
1,188
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79703 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79703 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.3 square miles in Midland, Midland County, Texas. The area is home to 20,592 residents, producing a population density of 1,188 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 79703 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79703 sits at $77,285 (2% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $37,243. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $224,000 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,447 per month, and 62.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79703 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Midland County, so you can benchmark 79703 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 79703

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79703.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79703, Midland, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,592

Population

17.3

Area (sq mi)

1,188

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79703?

31.6

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

17.6%

Foreign-Born

White 44.6%
African American 8.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 55.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$77,285

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$37,243

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79703 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$77,285 Top 42% higher than 58% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,109

Total Housing Units

7,760

Occupied Units

349

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.1%
Renter 37.9%

$224,000

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,447

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.2%

YoY Change (2024)

449

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+349%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79703 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +349% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.6% 377
2021 +0.5% 379
2022 +5.9% 401
2023 +1.6% 407
2024 +10.2% 449

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 387 business establishments in ZIP 79703, employing approximately 5,502 people with a combined annual payroll of $460,255,000.

387

Businesses

5,502

Employees

$460.3M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 55 14.2%
Health care and social assistance 48 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 40 10.3%
Construction 37 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 37 9.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 32 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 8.0%
Transportation and warehousing 20 5.2%
Wholesale trade 19 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.9%
Finance and insurance 9 2.3%
Educational services 8 2.1%
Manufacturing 7 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.3%
Information 3 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 79703 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79703 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 79703 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 79703 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
79701 Midland, TX 27,728 3.1 mi
79707 Midland, TX 32,854 6.0 mi
79705 Midland, TX 33,536 6.5 mi
79706 Midland, TX 19,571 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Midland County

79705 standard
Midland, TX
Pop: 33,536
79707 standard
Midland, TX
Pop: 32,854
79701 standard
Midland, TX
Pop: 27,728
79706 standard
Midland, TX
Pop: 19,571

Related Areas

Midland County Midland, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79703 in? ▼
ZIP code 79703 (Midland) is located in Midland County, Texas. Midland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/midland-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79703? ▼
ZIP code 79703 in Midland, TX has a population of 20,592 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79703? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79703 is $77,285, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79703? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79703 is $224,000, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79703? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79703 is White at 44.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79703? ▼
ZIP code 79703 has 387 business establishments employing approximately 5,502 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79703? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79703 are: Retail trade (55), Health care and social assistance (48), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79703? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79703 increased by 10.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 349%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79703? ▼
In ZIP code 79703, 47.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 79703? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79703 is 19.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79703? ▼
In ZIP code 79703, approximately 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79703? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79703 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Midland, TX

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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