What to know about ZIP 79760
ZIP code 79760 covers ZIP 79760 with a population of about 2,955.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.7 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the ODESSA - MIDLAND media market.
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ZIP Code 79760 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
2,955
Density
N/A
Median income
$62,434
-17% vs US avg
Home value
$139,800
-60% vs US avg
Median rent
$778
-33% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79760
Income and economy in ZIP 79760
Median household income in ZIP 79760 is about $62,434 — about 17% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 9.9%; unemployment rate near 4.8%; 10.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 23.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Construction, Retail trade, and Manufacturing; about 5.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 79760
Median home value is about $139,800 — about 60% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $778 (about 33% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 53.4% (about 12.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79760, a household would need roughly $38,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $898. That sits below the local median household income ($62,434), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.