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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 79762 has 40,253 residents and 15,057 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 33.5 years, slightly younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.5% male and 49.5% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (56.3%, higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (46.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.1%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	40,253Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	40,141Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	47,503Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	1,320.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$74,560Source: Census ACS

Households:	15,057Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$218,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.63Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.05Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	39,457	40,731	40,531	42,142	43,084	43,792	44,014	43,881	43,812	45,474	40,728	39,649	40,141
Decennial Census	39,056	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	40,253	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 33.5

Male Median Age: 32.8

Female Median Age: 34.2

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,466	1,489	1,471	1,469	1,510	1,695	1,761	1,512	1,262	1,272	1,112	1,098	1,109	826	490	325	234	216
Female	1,299	1,344	1,510	1,378	1,498	1,609	1,573	1,407	1,148	1,132	1,070	1,138	1,145	881	654	423	346	381
Total	2,765	2,833	2,981	2,847	3,008	3,304	3,334	2,919	2,410	2,404	2,182	2,236	2,254	1,707	1,144	748	580	597

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	22,653	44.59%
Black:	2,461	4.84%
Hispanic:*	18,566	36.55%
Asian:	917	1.81%
American Indian:	414	0.81%
Hawaiian:	97	0.19%
Other:	5,691	11.20%
Total:	50,799	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	20,317	50.47%	32.8 years
Females:	19,936	49.53%	34.2 years
Total:	40,253	100%	33.5 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	34,987	87.16%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	532	1.33%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,633	4.07%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,989	11.51%
Total Population:	40,141	100%
Total Native Population:	35,519	88.49%
Total Foreign-born Population:	4,622	11.51%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $74,560, which is below the national median ($78,538), is up $18,807 (33.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,976. Family households earn a median of $86,615 versus $52,278 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,337). By gender, male median income is $66,831 and female is $41,932, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $24,899 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 70.5%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is comparable to the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$55,753	$57,396	$56,235	$60,957	$62,317	$63,952	$64,239	$64,889	$66,584	$68,245	$68,281	$76,569	$74,560
Median Family Income	$66,319	$66,364	$66,882	$72,475	$76,451	$79,080	$79,151	$80,512	$81,199	$82,250	$80,184	$87,985	$86,615
Median NonFamily Income	$36,137	$38,342	$40,496	$41,395	$41,301	$41,548	$42,018	$41,448	$45,299	$42,950	$49,852	$52,665	$52,278
Median Male Income	$50,728	$51,598	$52,239	$55,286	$55,956	$55,886	$56,550	$55,528	$54,143	$54,029	$56,989	$62,751	$66,831
Median Female Income	$32,605	$33,529	$34,176	$36,012	$35,436	$35,099	$35,782	$37,913	$38,036	$40,476	$41,929	$44,914	$41,932

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	19,764	66.79%
Unemployed:	1,057	3.57%
Not In Labor Force:	8,770	29.64%
Total:	29,591	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	5,955	30.13%
Service:	2,400	12.14%
Sales and Office:	5,079	25.70%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,819	14.26%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,511	17.76%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	19,764	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $218,900, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $109,800 (100.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $51,000. The median gross rent is $1,338, which is about the same as the national median ($1,348), is up $532 (66.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $219. Of occupied housing, owners make up 57.31% (54.51% with a mortgage, 45.49% free-and-clear) and renters 42.69% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.81%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$109,100	$115,800	$118,000	$124,000	$127,900	$135,200	$148,300	$162,100	$167,900	$176,300	$182,200	$208,400	$218,900

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	84	1.25%
$500 to $999:	953	14.18%
$1,000 to $1,499:	3,546	52.78%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,427	21.24%
$2,000 to $2,499:	306	4.55%
$2,500 to $2,999:	46	0.68%
$3,000 or more:	70	1.04%
No Rent:	287	4.27%
Total:	6,719	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$806	$853	$916	$977	$1,005	$1,028	$1,067	$1,090	$1,119	$1,126	$1,211	$1,322	$1,338

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,917	31.24%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	4,103	26.07%
Renter Occupied:	6,719	42.69%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	15,739	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	15,739	91.19%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,520	8.81%
Total Housing Units:	17,259	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	10,714	62.08%
Multi-Family Units:	5,914	34.27%
Other Units:	631	3.66%
Total Housing Units:	17,259	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 22.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.60%, which is falls below the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 16.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 22.60%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 12.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 1.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.40 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.67%). College enrollment is 20.35%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,189	4.95%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,026	8.44%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	6,828	28.43%
Some college, no degree:	6,310	26.28%
Associate's degree:	2,324	9.68%
Bachelor's degree:	3,879	16.15%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,458	6.07%
Total:	24,014	100%
High school or higher:	20,799	86.61%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	5,337	22.22%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	27,797	64.19%
Public Insurance:	9,025	20.84%
No Insurance:	6,485	14.97%
Total:	43,307	100%
Has Health Insurance:	36,822	85.03%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	11.1%	10.0%	10.6%	9.6%	7.2%	5.5%	5.2%	5.6%	6.1%	9.2%	12.3%	14.6%	12.5%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	588	5.72%
Kindergarten:	844	8.21%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	4,180	40.67%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,574	25.05%
College or graduate school:	2,091	20.35%
Total:	10,277	100%
Early Childhood:	1,432	13.93%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	7,598	73.93%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Odessa, Texas
County:	Ector County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	8:27:57 PM
Population:	40,253 [See All]
Area Code:	432
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	31.9234, -102.3412
Land Area:	30.479 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/79762/zip-code-79762.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	18,062Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,207Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	23,737Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	8,359Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	4,891Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,021Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$193,202,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$769,404,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	15,528Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Odessa, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:	36220Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	163,206Source: Census
MSA:	Odessa-Midland, TX MSASource: Census
Land Area:	30.479 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.193 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	11Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	27832.17 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4853388Source: Census
Place Name:	Odessa city; TexasSource: Census

ZIP Code 79762 in Odessa, TX

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 79762

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 79762

Sources & References