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Odessa, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79765

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

6,927
130/sq mi
$104,965
Median income
$302,300
Median home value
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Odessa pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
130
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79765 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79765 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 53.5 square miles in Odessa, Ector County, Texas. The area is home to 6,927 residents, producing a population density of 130 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 79765 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79765 sits at $104,965 (39% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $50,792. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $302,300 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $1,514 per month, and 64.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79765 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ector County, so you can benchmark 79765 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 79765

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79765.

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 79765, 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

6,927

Population

53.5

Area (sq mi)

130

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79765?

30.5

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 57.5%
African American 6.8%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%

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?

$104,965

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$50,792

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79765 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,965 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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%

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

What does housing look like?

10,668

Total Housing Units

10,283

Occupied Units

385

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.6%
Renter 35.4%

$302,300

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$1,514

Median Rent

2014

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

295

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+195%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79765 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 263
2021 -0.8% 261
2022 +2.8% 268
2023 +1.3% 272
2024 +8.7% 295

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 587 business establishments in ZIP 79765, employing approximately 12,535 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,339,471,000.

587

Businesses

12,535

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 70 11.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 61 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing 60 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 51 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 48 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 44 7.5%
Construction 42 7.2%
Retail trade 40 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 5.6%
Manufacturing 32 5.5%
Health care and social assistance 32 5.5%
Finance and insurance 18 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.4%
Information 4 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.5%

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 79765 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 79765 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 79765 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 79765 ranks the highest 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
79762 Odessa, TX 39,056 3.6 mi
79761 Odessa, TX 30,488 5.8 mi
79758 Gardendale, TX 2,197 6.3 mi
79707 Midland, TX 32,854 9.0 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
79764 standard
Odessa, TX
Pop: 20,725
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 79765 in? ▼
ZIP code 79765 (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 79765? ▼
ZIP code 79765 in Odessa, TX has a population of 6,927 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79765? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79765 is $104,965, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79765? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79765 is $302,300, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79765? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79765 is White at 57.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79765? ▼
ZIP code 79765 has 587 business establishments employing approximately 12,535 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79765? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79765 are: Wholesale trade (70), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (61), Transportation and warehousing (60). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79765? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79765 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 79765? ▼
In ZIP code 79765, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% 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 79765? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79765 is 23.4 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 79765? ▼
In ZIP code 79765, approximately 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79765? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79765 is 13.4% 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

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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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