PlainZIP

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

National ZIP placement

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.

FHFA HPI release change

What changed in the latest House Price Index year

2023 -> 2024
  • FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 79762 (Odessa, TX) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 312.6 in 2023 to 339.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).

Arithmetic difference between stored FHFA all-transactions ZIP House Price Index annual values - a developmental index from repeat sales and appraisals, not a transaction median, appraisal opinion, or forecast. Thin markets can move sharply.

National HPI changes Year-pair CSV

ZIP code 79762 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Odessa, Ector County, Texas, with 39,056 residents across 82.1 square miles, a density of 476 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 79762 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,272 (0% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,550. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $232,900 (6% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,317; 55.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ector County, so 79762 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

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Top industries in ZIP 79762

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Odessa, TX

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg

$39,550

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79762 ranks nationally

Odessa, TX 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 ZIP avg

$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

Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles

Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79762, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).

Similar population

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (39,056 here; floor ≥1,000).

17403 · York, PA 39,042 92231 · Calexico, CA 39,073 48212 · Hamtramck, MI 39,038 92555 · Moreno Valley, CA 39,076

Similar median household income

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.

93667 · Tollhouse, CA $75,272 55765 · Meadowlands, MN $75,272 47436 · Heltonville, IN $75,278 63383 · Warrenton, MO $75,282

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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