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Odessa, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79764

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

20,725
137/sq mi
$65,170
Median income
$143,500
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Odessa pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
137
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79764 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79764 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 150.8 square miles in Odessa, Ector County, Texas. The area is home to 20,725 residents, producing a population density of 137 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 79764 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79764 sits at $65,170 (14% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,647. The poverty rate stands at 16.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $143,500 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $898 per month, and 67.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79764 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ector County, so you can benchmark 79764 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 79764

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79764.

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 79764, 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

20,725

Population

150.8

Area (sq mi)

137

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79764?

32.7

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

18.0%

Foreign-Born

White 53.8%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 60.4%

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?

$65,170

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$34,647

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79764 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,170 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

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

What does housing look like?

10,698

Total Housing Units

10,037

Occupied Units

661

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.4%
Renter 32.6%

$143,500

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$898

Median Rent

1985

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

+1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

350

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+250%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79764 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +250% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 313
2021 +3.9% 325
2022 +7.0% 348
2023 -0.5% 346
2024 +1.3% 350

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 621 business establishments in ZIP 79764, employing approximately 8,071 people with a combined annual payroll of $585,992,000.

621

Businesses

8,071

Employees

$586.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 87 14.0%
Manufacturing 78 12.6%
Construction 66 10.6%
Retail trade 65 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing 62 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 55 8.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 49 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 36 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 3.1%
Finance and insurance 14 2.3%
Health care and social assistance 10 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.3%
Information 4 0.6%

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 79764 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 79764 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 79764 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 79764 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
79763 Odessa, TX 34,079 6.3 mi
79762 Odessa, TX 39,056 7.3 mi
79761 Odessa, TX 30,488 7.5 mi
79758 Gardendale, TX 2,197 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ector County

79762 standard
Odessa, TX
Pop: 39,056
79763 standard
Odessa, TX
Pop: 34,079
79761 standard
Odessa, TX
Pop: 30,488
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 79764 in? ▼
ZIP code 79764 (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 79764? ▼
ZIP code 79764 in Odessa, TX has a population of 20,725 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79764? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79764 is $65,170, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79764? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79764 is $143,500, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79764? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79764 is White at 53.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 60.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79764? ▼
ZIP code 79764 has 621 business establishments employing approximately 8,071 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79764? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79764 are: Wholesale trade (87), Manufacturing (78), Construction (66). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79764? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79764 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 250%. 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 79764? ▼
In ZIP code 79764, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 79764? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79764 is 29.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79764? ▼
In ZIP code 79764, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79764? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79764 is 16.5% 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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