79705 ZIP Code – Midland, Texas
79705 is a large ZIP code in Midland, Texas, part of Midland County with a population of approximately 41,140 residents. The median household income is $95,939 — above the Texas average and above the national average. The median home value of $316,200 is above the national average, with 71.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,426 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing), 19% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
At 4.3%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. An estimated 10.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. An estimated 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. The population has a median age of 31.4, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 79701, 79703, 79707.
ZIP Code 79705 Data
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ZIP 79705 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79705 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $95k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $316k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,426 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 31.4 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.8% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79701 – Midland
- 79703 – Midland
- 79707 – Midland
- 79782 – Stanton
- 79783 – Tarzan
- 79749 – Lenorah
- 79758 – Gardendale
- 79706 – Midland
- 79765 – Odessa
- 79762 – Odessa
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79701 | MIDLAND | 28,461 | $57,500 |
| 79703 | MIDLAND | 21,434 | $88,718 |
| 79707 | MIDLAND | 39,347 | $99,732 |
| 79782 | STANTON | 3,972 | $73,295 |
| 79783 | TARZAN | 90 | $158,500 |