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Midland, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79705

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

33,536
365/sq mi
$105,310
Median income
$351,700
Median home value
41.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
365
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79705 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79705 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 91.9 square miles in Midland, Midland County, Texas. The area is home to 33,536 residents, producing a population density of 365 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 79705 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79705 sits at $105,310 (39% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $58,149. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $351,700 (42% above the state average) with median rent at $1,433 per month, and 71.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79705 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Midland County, so you can benchmark 79705 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 79705

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79705.

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 79705, 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

33,536

Population

91.9

Area (sq mi)

365

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79705?

32.5

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 55.1%
African American 9.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%

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?

$105,310

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$58,149

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79705 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,310 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.0%

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

What does housing look like?

20,527

Total Housing Units

19,036

Occupied Units

1,491

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$351,700

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$1,433

Median Rent

1993

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

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

388

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+288%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79705 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +288% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.6% 326
2021 +1.6% 331
2022 +7.1% 354
2023 +6.5% 377
2024 +3.0% 388

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 1,301 business establishments in ZIP 79705, employing approximately 15,878 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,755,873,000.

1,301

Businesses

15,878

Employees

$1.8B

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 178 13.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 160 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 117 9.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 116 8.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 109 8.4%
Health care and social assistance 104 8.0%
Other services (except public administration) 101 7.8%
Finance and insurance 90 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 74 5.7%
Construction 66 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 61 4.7%
Wholesale trade 29 2.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 21 1.6%
Manufacturing 18 1.4%
Educational services 18 1.4%
Information 15 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.1%
Utilities 5 0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.3%

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 79705 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 79705 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 79705 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 79705 ranks the highest of 3 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 4.3 mi
79703 Midland, TX 20,592 6.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Midland County

79707 standard
Midland, TX
Pop: 32,854
79701 standard
Midland, TX
Pop: 27,728
79703 standard
Midland, TX
Pop: 20,592
79706 standard
Midland, TX
Pop: 19,571

Related Areas

Midland County Midland, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79705 in? ▼
ZIP code 79705 (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 79705? ▼
ZIP code 79705 in Midland, TX has a population of 33,536 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79705? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79705 is $105,310, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79705? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79705 is $351,700, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79705? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79705 is White at 55.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79705? ▼
ZIP code 79705 has 1,301 business establishments employing approximately 15,878 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79705? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79705 are: Retail trade (178), Professional, scientific, and technical services (160), Accommodation and food services (117). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79705? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79705 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 288%. 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 79705? ▼
In ZIP code 79705, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.0% 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 79705? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79705 is 21.1 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 79705? ▼
In ZIP code 79705, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79705? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79705 is 10.9% 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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