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Odessa, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79762

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

39,056
476/sq mi
$75,272
Median income
$232,900
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Odessa pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
476
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79762 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79762 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 82.1 square miles in Odessa, Ector County, Texas. The area is home to 39,056 residents, producing a population density of 476 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 79762 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79762 sits at $75,272 (0% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $39,550. The poverty rate stands at 13.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $232,900 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,317 per month, and 55.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79762 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ector County, so you can benchmark 79762 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 79762

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79762.

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 79762, Odessa, 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

39,056

Population

82.1

Area (sq mi)

476

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79762?

31.5

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

12.8%

Foreign-Born

White 53.0%
African American 4.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%

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?

$75,272

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$39,550

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79762 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,272 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 52.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

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

What does housing look like?

17,522

Total Housing Units

16,262

Occupied Units

1,260

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.9%
Renter 44.1%

$232,900

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,317

Median Rent

1977

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

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

339

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+239%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79762 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +239% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 288
2021 +2.4% 295
2022 +2.2% 302
2023 +3.6% 313
2024 +8.5% 339

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 1,021 business establishments in ZIP 79762, employing approximately 15,528 people with a combined annual payroll of $769,404,000.

1,021

Businesses

15,528

Employees

$769.4M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 209 20.5%
Accommodation and food services 145 14.2%
Finance and insurance 87 8.5%
Other services (except public administration) 86 8.4%
Health care and social assistance 77 7.5%
Construction 63 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 63 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 56 5.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 45 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 4.4%
Wholesale trade 36 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 32 3.1%
Manufacturing 26 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.8%
Information 13 1.3%
Educational services 12 1.2%
Industries not classified 4 0.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 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 79762 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 79762 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 79762 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 79762 ranks #4 of 7 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
79765 Odessa, TX 6,927 3.6 mi
79761 Odessa, TX 30,488 4.9 mi
79758 Gardendale, TX 2,197 5.8 mi
79764 Odessa, TX 20,725 7.3 mi
79763 Odessa, TX 34,079 11.0 mi
79707 Midland, TX 32,854 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ector County

79763 standard
Odessa, TX
Pop: 34,079
79761 standard
Odessa, TX
Pop: 30,488
79764 standard
Odessa, TX
Pop: 20,725
79765 standard
Odessa, TX
Pop: 6,927
79766 standard
Odessa, TX
Pop: 6,115
79758 standard
Gardendale, TX
Pop: 2,197

Related Areas

Ector County Odessa, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79762 in? ▼
ZIP code 79762 (Odessa) is located in Ector County, Texas. Ector County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ector-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79762? ▼
ZIP code 79762 in Odessa, TX has a population of 39,056 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79762? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79762 is $75,272, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79762? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79762 is $232,900, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79762? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79762 is White at 53.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 54.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79762? ▼
ZIP code 79762 has 1,021 business establishments employing approximately 15,528 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79762? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79762 are: Retail trade (209), Accommodation and food services (145), Finance and insurance (87). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79762? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79762 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 239%. 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 79762? ▼
In ZIP code 79762, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 79762? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79762 is 22.7 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 79762? ▼
In ZIP code 79762, approximately 55.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79762? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79762 is 13.9% 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 Odessa, 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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