Zip Code 79762
Odessa, Texas — Ector County
📍 ZIP code 79762 is in Odessa, Ector County, Texas.
ZIP code 79762 is located in Odessa, Ector County, Texas. It is a zip code in the Central (CST/CDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 40,141. The area code for ZIP code 79762 is 432.
Quick Answer
Zip code 79762 is in Odessa, Texas (Ector County). It has a population of 40,141, median household income of $74,560, and median home value of $218,900.
Population
40,141
Income
$74,560
Home Value
$218,900
Climate
95°F / 32°F
About Zip Code 79762
Zip code 79762 is located in Odessa, Texas, within Ector County. Home to approximately 40,141 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 2977 ft and falls within the Central (CST/CDT) timezone. The local area code is 432.
The median household income is $74,560 per year, which is above the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $218,900, and the cost of living index is 85 (15% 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 3 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 31.7 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of water.
Key Statistics
40,141
$74,560
$218,900
Central (CST/CDT)
432
2977 ft
31.7 sq mi
31.4
17,259
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| Metric | 79762 | 79758 | 79761 | 79765 | 79763 | 79764 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Odessa, TX | Gardendale, TX | Odessa, TX | Odessa, TX | Odessa, TX | Odessa, TX |
| Population | 40,141 | 2,568 | 30,243 | 24,125 | 34,878 | 26,805 |
| Median Income | $74,560 | $120,721 | $69,279 | $100,844 | $57,618 | $68,367 |
| Home Value | $218,900 | $360,400 | $158,400 | $299,800 | $127,300 | $150,400 |
| Cost of Living | 85 | 149 | 65 | 114 | 60 | 75 |
| Median Age | 31.4 | 34.5 | 30.4 | 30.2 | 32.9 | 32.4 |
Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Odessa's cost of living is 15% below the national average.
vs. State Avg
Below
Affordability
Affordable
Income-to-Home
2.9x
Demographics
Zip code 79762 has a population of 40,141 people with a median age of 31.4. There are 17,259 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Odessa (79762) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↓ -18.6%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
95°F
32°F
13 in
3 in
Odessa experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F. Winters are cool with lows averaging 32°F. The area receives about 3 in of snow per year.
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Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$218,900
Median Household Income
$74,560
With 17,259 housing units across 31.7 square miles, 79762 has a housing density of 544 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
31.9253°
Longitude
-102.3579°
Land Area
31.7 sq mi
Water Area
0.2 sq mi
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Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
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What zip code is Odessa, Texas?
Odessa, Texas uses zip code 79762 along with 5 other zip codes.
What county is zip code 79762 in?
Zip code 79762 is located in Ector County, Texas.
What is the population of zip code 79762?
The population of zip code 79762 is 40,141 with a median age of 31.4.
Is 79762 in Odessa, Texas?
Yes, zip code 79762 is in Odessa, Ector County, Texas. The area code is 432.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 79762 in?
Zip code 79762 is in Odessa, Texas. It is part of Ector County and uses the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
What is zip code 79762?
Zip code 79762 is a U.S. postal code in Odessa, Texas (Ector County). It has a population of 40,141 and covers 31.7 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 79762?
The population of zip code 79762 (Odessa, TX) is 40,141 with a median age of 31.4. There are approximately 17,259 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 79762?
The median household income in zip code 79762 (Odessa, TX) is $74,560 per year. The cost of living index is 85 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 79762?
The median home value in zip code 79762 (Odessa, TX) is $218,900. The cost of living index is 85 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 79762 in?
Zip code 79762 is located in Ector County, Texas. The primary city is Odessa.
What is the area code for zip code 79762?
Zip code 79762 in Odessa, TX uses area code 432. It is located in the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
Is zip code 79762 a good place to live?
Zip code 79762 (Odessa, TX) has a cost of living index of 85 (100 = national average), a median household income of $74,560, and median home values of $218,900. The median age is 31.4. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 79762?
The cost of living index for zip code 79762 (Odessa, TX) is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This area is below the national average. Median home value: $218,900.
What schools serve zip code 79762?
Zip code 79762 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.
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