79765 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 79765, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

79765 is a zip code in Ector County and Midland County, Texas, which covers Odessa CCD and Midland, with a total population of 20,155 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 79765 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 79765.

The estimated population of people living in 79765 is 20,155, with a median age of 30.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 79765 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
20,155
+18.44%
+49.84%
2020
17,017
+3.22%
-
2019
16,486
+11.53%
-
2018
14,782
+9.9%
-
2017
13,451
 - -

Population of 79765 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 79765 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
43.5%
49.4%
 -11.94%
Black/African American
4.5%
4.1%
 +9.76%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
46.4%
38.5%
 +20.52%
Asian
4.7%
6.8%
 -30.88%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
1.2%
 -25.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 79765 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 79765 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 79765 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 79765 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30.4 -2.25% 30.9 -1.28% 29.3 -3.93%
2020 31.1 +0.32% 31.3 +2.29% 30.5 -4.69%
2019 31 +0.65% 30.6 +0.66% 32 +1.27%
2018 30.8 0% 30.4 0% 31.6 -2.77%
2017 30.8 - 30.4 - 32.5 -

The median age of the 79765 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 79765 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,334 +31.64% 1,392 +68.48% 1,802 2,598
10 to 19 653 +53.65% 686 +33.29% 990 918
20 to 29 1,243 +52.42% 991 +56.47% 1,922 1,637
30 to 39 1,483 +63.9% 1,433 +30.3% 2,665 1,912
40 to 49 728 +67.46% 404 +97.61% 1,279 920
50 to 59 595 +23.59% 787 +15.82% 657 832
60 to 69 553 +19.26% 596 +24.42% 657 737
70+ 161 +42.92% 412 -0.28% 236 393

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 79765 zip code is $90,852.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 79765.

  • Under 25
    $62,689.00
  • 25 to 44
    $87,486.00
  • 45 to 64
    $117,221.00
  • 65 and over
    $63,686.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 79765 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 79765, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 79765 is currently $118,679.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

12.53% of households in 79765 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 79765 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.24%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.44%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.79%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.33%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    27.98%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.69%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.53%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 79765 is $45,194.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 79765 by the total population of 79765.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 79765 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 79765 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.40%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.04%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.24%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.94%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.38%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 79765 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 79765 zip over the age of 16 is 14,779.

Of those people, a total of 75.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 79765 is 72.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 79765 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 932 40.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 1,251 79.30% 7.00%
25 to 29 years 2,308 88.10% 0.70%
30 to 34 years 2,939 78.10% 3.70%
35 to 44 years 2,936 90.20% 5.20%
45 to 54 years 1,583 91.30% 4.10%
55 to 59 years 807 62.00% 6.00%
60 to 64 years 742 67.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 911 31.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 370 4.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 79765. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,636 74.20% 1.90%
Black or African American 657 70.60% 15.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 210 69.00% 0.00%
Asian 748 82.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,843 77.30% 9.40%
Two or more races 685 80.40% 7.10%
Hispanic or Latino 6,314 80.60% 4.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,010 70.20% 1.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 79765 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 79765 is 10,701, with median earnings of $56,294.00.

Women in 79765 are earning approximately 69.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,701 $56,294.00
Male 6,959 $64,413.00
Female 3,742 $44,460.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 79765 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,039 $73,708.00
Business and Financial 350 $64,696.00
Computer and Mathematical 179 $92,934.00
Architecture and Engineering 217 $132,531.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 63 $86,250.00
Community and Social Service 135 $38,113.00
Legal 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 733 $55,829.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 81 $12,025.00
Healthcare Practitioners 753 $58,950.00
Healthcare Support 144 $25,849.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 32 $0.00
Law Enforcement 123 $56,573.00
Food Preparation and Serving 173 $31,344.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 226 $12,639.00
Personal Care and Service 145 $12,396.00
Sales 1,196 $71,151.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,115 $43,225.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 698 $67,308.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 863 $64,938.00
Production 357 $62,675.00
Transportation and Material Moving 731 $36,678.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 79765 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 79765.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,563 $72,746.00 476 $77,955.00
Business and Financial 168 $250,001.00 182 $59,107.00
Computer and Mathematical 98 $101,250.00 81 $74,350.00
Architecture and Engineering 206 $132,875.00 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $0.00 23 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 117 $37,672.00
Legal 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 213 $63,125.00 520 $52,045.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00 60 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 332 $65,833.00 421 $58,450.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 136 $25,660.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 21 $0.00
Law Enforcement 92 $67,700.00 31 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 122 $37,807.00 51 $8,839.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 61 $13,689.00 165 $9,583.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $0.00 124 $10,208.00
Sales 735 $90,884.00 461 $21,747.00
Office and Administrative Support 393 $54,978.00 722 $37,785.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 667 $67,228.00 31 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 863 $64,938.00 0 $0.00
Production 357 $62,675.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 637 $36,678.00 94 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,788 households in 79765, with an average household size of 2.58 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,459 families living in the 79765 zip code with an average family size of 3.01 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 79765:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,351 512 596 2,329
Average Household Size 3.16 2.5 3.55 1.25
Total Families 4,351 512 596 0
Average Household Size 3.11 2.13 3.05 0

Poverty

Of the 5,459 families living in 79765, 6.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 79765:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,302 housing units in 79765.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,788 93.81%
Vacant 514 6.19%

30.41% of the total 8,302 housing units in 79765 are rental units. This is approximately 2,525 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,200 are occupied by the owner - or 62.64% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 79765 is $1,425.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 79765 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    63
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    348
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,112
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    596
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    401
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    53
  • $3,000 or more
    15

Property Value

The median value of a property in 79765 is $256,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 79765 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    170
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    75
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    237
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    806
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,124
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,319
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    348
  • $1,000,000 or more
    121

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 79765. The chart below shows the number of properties in 79765 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    15
  • 1950 to 1959
    73
  • 1960 to 1969
    50
  • 1970 to 1979
    365
  • 1980 to 1989
    593
  • 1990 to 1999
    652
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,593
  • 2010 to 2013
    4,936
  • 2014 or later
    25

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 79765 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    267
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,011
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,847
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,663

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 79765 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 79765 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 79765.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    341
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,020
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,310
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,998
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,336
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    405
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,382
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    170
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    275
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    448
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    268
  • 90 or more minutes
    308

Summary

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