ZIP Code 79761, TX
Living in 79761
Bikeability13
Walkability29
Commute80
Public Transit17
Affordability74
Public Safety33
Airports9
Hospitals7
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools17
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
34kPopulation+3.8k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age
14%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian30%
Hispanic or Latino61%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school26%
High school graduate30%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector77%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$842Median Monthly Rent+$319 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195933%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas52%
Crime
Violent Crime in 79761
United States45
Texas51
Odessa Metro Area67
Ector County67
Property Crime in 79761
United States48
Texas58
Odessa Metro Area66
Ector County66
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 49 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79761
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding59
Tornado14
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 79761, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 79761, TX
Montessori Mastery School of Odessa
1 miles, N
Odessa Christian School
1 miles, N
St Marys Central Catholic School
1 miles, NW
Kiddie Kollege Preschool
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 79761, TX
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
3 miles, NE
University of the Southwest
80 miles, NW
Angelo State University
115 miles, E
Lubbock Christian University
121 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 79761, TX
Odessa Regional Medical Center
1 miles, W
Medical Center Hospital
2 miles, SW
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Permian Basin
9 miles, NE
Midland Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 79761, TX
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
11 miles, NE
Lea County Regional Airport
77 miles, NW
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
114 miles, E
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
129 miles, N