Texas · City Profile
Odessa, TX
Odessa sits in Ector, Texas, and is covered by 9 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 166,049 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Odessa has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $180,083 and median asking rent runs around $1,191 per month. Median household income hovers around $73,780. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Odessa
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79760 | Ector | 0 | — | — |
| 79761 | Ector | 31,521 | $66,593 | $139,900 |
| 79762 | Ector | 39,649 | $76,569 | $208,400 |
| 79763 | Ector | 35,940 | $54,668 | $116,900 |
| 79764 | Ector | 25,907 | $77,249 | $156,100 |
| 79765 | Ector | 21,210 | $96,260 | $292,900 |
| 79766 | Ector | 11,822 | $71,346 | $166,300 |
| 79768 | Ector | 0 | — | — |
| 79769 | Ector | 0 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Odessa?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $180,083, and median rent is $1,191. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.