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ZIP 79761

Part of Odessa, TX
Pop. 30,164·Ector County·628th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,171/mo
Year-over-Year
-11.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$794
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 79761 · $1,171
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$893
1 BR
$908
2 BR
$1,142
3 BR
$1,369
4 BR+
$1,581
Research median
$1,142/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,052/yr
At $1,171/mo median
Location
CityOdessa
StateTX
CountyEctor County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 11.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-11.2% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79761 (Odessa, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,164
Median income
$68,228
Median age
30.2
Renters
41.7%
Age distribution
30.3%
25.9%
24.8%
Under 1830.3%
18–3425.9%
35–5424.8%
55–648%
65+11.1%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
43.9%
69.9%
White43.9%
Black8.8%
Hispanic69.9%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
23.6%
30.1%
33%
13.2%
No HS diploma23.6%
HS diploma30.1%
Some college33%
Bachelor's+13.2%
Housing tenure
58.3%
41.7%
Owner58.3%
Renter41.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79761 in Odessa, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,538 → $68,228
up 14.6%
Population
31,566 → 30,164
down 4.4%
Renter share
43% → 41.7%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
14.9% → 13.2%
-1.7 pts
Median age
29.6 → 30.2
+0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,538 in 2021 to $68,228 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 79761 in Odessa, TX losing about 1,402 residents over the five-year window, down 4.4% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79761 covers Odessa, TX. The median rent here is $1,171/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $908/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,142/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($68,228/yr), ZIP 79761 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79761?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79761 (Odessa, TX) is $1,171. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79761 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79761's median rent of $1,171/mo is $794 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79761 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79761 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #628 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,171/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79761?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,171/mo in ZIP 79761. The local median household income is $68,228/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79761?

Rent in ZIP 79761 has decreased 11.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 79761 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79761 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,171/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($68,228/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79761 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79761 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.7% of ZIP 79761 households are renters, while 58.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79761 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79761 compare to the rest of Odessa?

ZIP 79761 is more affordable than Odessa overall. At $1,171/mo, it's $366 below the Odessa citywide median of $1,537/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79761 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79761 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,171/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 79761's median household income ($68,228/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 79761 21%Benchmark 30%
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