What to know about ZIP 79768
ZIP code 79768 covers ZIP 79768 with a population of about 6,139.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 27.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ODESSA - MIDLAND media market.
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ZIP Code 79768 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
6,139
Density
N/A
Median income
$47,526
-37% vs US avg
Home value
$229,700
-34% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,190
+2% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79768
Income and economy in ZIP 79768
Median household income in ZIP 79768 is about $47,526 — about 37% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 25.6%; unemployment rate near 8.1%; 20.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 13.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Mining, Manufacturing, and Finance and insurance; about 3.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.9 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 79768
Median home value is about $229,700 — about 34% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,190 (about even with the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 38.6% (about 26.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79768, a household would need roughly $63,000 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 $1,476. That is about 33% above the local median household income ($47,526), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.