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ZIP 79765

Part of Odessa, TX
Pop. 25,904·Ector County·222nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,758/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
-$207
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ZIP 79765 · $1,758
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,490
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,910
3 BR
$2,320
4 BR+
$2,680
Research median
$1,910/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
$21,096/yr
At $1,758/mo median
Location
CityOdessa
StateTX
CountyEctor County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.9% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 79765 (Odessa, TX) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,904
Median income
$104,965
Median age
30.5
Renters
35.4%
Age distribution
30.2%
32.7%
26.8%
Under 1830.2%
18–3432.7%
35–5426.8%
55–644.6%
65+5.8%
Gender
53.1%
46.9%
Male53.1%
Female46.9%
Race & ethnicity
57.5%
47.8%
White57.5%
Black6.8%
Hispanic47.8%
Asian3.7%
Education (25+)
30.4%
32.4%
28.1%
No HS diploma9.1%
HS diploma30.4%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+28.1%
Housing tenure
64.6%
35.4%
Owner64.6%
Renter35.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 79765 in Odessa, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$90,852 → $104,965
up 15.5%
Population
20,155 → 25,904
up 28.5%
Renter share
33.2% → 35.4%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
29.3% → 28.1%
-1.2 pts

Household income in the area moved from $90,852 to $104,965 across the same window, up 15.5% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 20,155 to 25,904 between 2021 and 2024, a 28.5% change. About 35.4% of households rent today, against 33.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 79765 covers Odessa, TX. The median rent here is $1,758/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($104,965/yr), ZIP 79765 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 79765?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 79765 (Odessa, TX) is $1,758. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 79765 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 79765's median rent of $1,758/mo is $207 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 79765 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 79765 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #222 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,758/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 79765?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,758/mo in ZIP 79765. The local median household income is $104,965/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 79765?

Rent in ZIP 79765 has decreased 7.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 79765 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 79765 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,758/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($104,965/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 79765 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 79765 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.4% of ZIP 79765 households are renters, while 64.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 79765 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 79765 compare to the rest of Odessa?

ZIP 79765 is pricier than Odessa as a whole. At $1,758/mo, it's $221 above the Odessa citywide median of $1,537/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 79765 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 79765 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,758/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 79765's median household income ($104,965/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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