Zip Code 79761
Odessa, Texas — Ector County
📍 ZIP code 79761 is in Odessa, Ector County, Texas.
ZIP code 79761 is located in Odessa, Ector County, Texas. It is a zip code in the Central (CST/CDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 30,243. The area code for ZIP code 79761 is 432.
Quick Answer
Zip code 79761 is in Odessa, Texas (Ector County). It has a population of 30,243, median household income of $69,279, and median home value of $158,400.
Population
30,243
Income
$69,279
Home Value
$158,400
Climate
95°F / 32°F
About Zip Code 79761
Zip code 79761 is located in Odessa, Texas, within Ector County. Home to approximately 30,243 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 2917 ft and falls within the Central (CST/CDT) timezone. The local area code is 432.
The median household income is $69,279 per year, which is below the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $158,400, and the cost of living index is 65 (35% below the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 95°F while winters drop to 32°F. The area receives about 13 in of rain and 2 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 10.2 square miles of land area.
Key Statistics
30,243
$69,279
$158,400
Central (CST/CDT)
432
2917 ft
10.2 sq mi
30.4
13,591
Advertisement
Compare With Nearby Zip Codes
| Metric | 79761 | 79762 | 79765 | 79758 | 79763 | 79766 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Odessa, TX | Odessa, TX | Odessa, TX | Gardendale, TX | Odessa, TX | Odessa, TX |
| Population | 30,243 | 40,141 | 24,125 | 2,568 | 34,878 | 10,712 |
| Median Income | $69,279 | $74,560 | $100,844 | $120,721 | $57,618 | $70,965 |
| Home Value | $158,400 | $218,900 | $299,800 | $360,400 | $127,300 | $151,200 |
| Cost of Living | 65 | 85 | 114 | 149 | 60 | 74 |
| Median Age | 30.4 | 31.4 | 30.2 | 34.5 | 32.9 | 30.9 |
Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Odessa's cost of living is 35% below the national average.
vs. State Avg
Below
Affordability
Very Affordable
Income-to-Home
2.3x
Demographics
Zip code 79761 has a population of 30,243 people with a median age of 30.4. There are 13,591 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Odessa (79761) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↓ -38.3%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
95°F
32°F
13 in
2 in
Odessa experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F. Winters are cool with lows averaging 32°F. The area receives about 2 in of snow per year.
Advertisement
Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$158,400
Median Household Income
$69,279
With 13,591 housing units across 10.2 square miles, 79761 has a housing density of 1,332 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
31.8551°
Longitude
-102.3506°
Land Area
10.2 sq mi
Water Area
0 sq mi
Nearby Zip Codes
Zip codes closest to 79761 (Odessa, TX) with distances:
All Zip Codes in Odessa, TX
Other zip codes serving Odessa:
Related Cities in Texas
Explore zip codes in other Texas cities:
ZIP Codes with Similar Income Nationwide
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 79761's $69,279. A way to compare Odessa to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
ZIP Codes with Similar Demographics
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose racial and ethnic composition most closely matches 79761 (Odessa, TX). Similarity is measured by cosine distance on the five-category ACS demographic vector.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
Explore Texas
Popular "Near Me" Searches
Advertisement
People Also Ask
What zip code is Odessa, Texas?
Odessa, Texas uses zip code 79761 along with 5 other zip codes.
What county is zip code 79761 in?
Zip code 79761 is located in Ector County, Texas.
What is the population of zip code 79761?
The population of zip code 79761 is 30,243 with a median age of 30.4.
Is 79761 in Odessa, Texas?
Yes, zip code 79761 is in Odessa, Ector County, Texas. The area code is 432.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 79761 in?
Zip code 79761 is in Odessa, Texas. It is part of Ector County and uses the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
What is zip code 79761?
Zip code 79761 is a U.S. postal code in Odessa, Texas (Ector County). It has a population of 30,243 and covers 10.2 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 79761?
The population of zip code 79761 (Odessa, TX) is 30,243 with a median age of 30.4. There are approximately 13,591 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 79761?
The median household income in zip code 79761 (Odessa, TX) is $69,279 per year. The cost of living index is 65 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 79761?
The median home value in zip code 79761 (Odessa, TX) is $158,400. The cost of living index is 65 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 79761 in?
Zip code 79761 is located in Ector County, Texas. The primary city is Odessa.
What is the area code for zip code 79761?
Zip code 79761 in Odessa, TX uses area code 432. It is located in the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
Is zip code 79761 a good place to live?
Zip code 79761 (Odessa, TX) has a cost of living index of 65 (100 = national average), a median household income of $69,279, and median home values of $158,400. The median age is 30.4. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 79761?
The cost of living index for zip code 79761 (Odessa, TX) is 65, where 100 represents the national average. This area is below the national average. Median home value: $158,400.
What schools serve zip code 79761?
Zip code 79761 in Odessa, Texas is served by the local school district of Ector County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
People Also Searched For
Data Sources
- Population, income, housing, age, and demographics
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2019-2023 vintage.
- ZIP to city and county mapping
- USPS and HUD-USPS ZIP-County Crosswalk.
- Time zones and area codes
- IANA tz database and NANPA.
- Elevation
- U.S. Geological Survey National Elevation Dataset (NED), via the USGS Elevation Point Query Service. Mapped to each ZCTA centroid coordinates. Last refreshed 2026-05-19.
- Last refreshed
- 2026-05-18.