79761 ZIP Code – Odessa, Texas
Located in Odessa, Texas, ZIP code 79761 is a large ZIP code within Ector County with a population of approximately 31,521 residents. At $66,593, the median household income here runs near the Texas average and near the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $139,900, well below the national average, with 58.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,229 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 64% single-family (decreasing), 21% apartments (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.0%, above the national average. About 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. An estimated 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 30.4, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 79762, 79765, 79764.
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ZIP 79761 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79761 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $66k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $139k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,229 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 30.4 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.6% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79762 – Odessa
- 79765 – Odessa
- 79764 – Odessa
- 79763 – Odessa
- 79766 – Odessa
- 79758 – Gardendale
- 79776 – Penwell
- 79707 – Midland
- 79703 – Midland
- 79701 – Midland
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79762 | ODESSA | 39,649 | $76,569 |
| 79765 | ODESSA | 21,210 | $96,260 |
| 79764 | ODESSA | 25,907 | $77,249 |
| 79763 | ODESSA | 35,940 | $54,668 |
| 79766 | ODESSA | 11,822 | $71,346 |