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ZIP Code 79766
Odessa, Texas

ZIP code 79766 is in Odessa, located in Ector County, Texas, within the Odessa metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 9,688. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $44,104, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
9,688
Census ZCTA
County
Ector
FIPS 48135
Median income (est.)
$44,104
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
237.948 mi²
+ 1.423 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityOdessa, TX
CountyEctor County (FIPS 48135)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Metro Area (MSA)Odessa, TX Metro Area (36220)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates31.72517, -102.413605
Land / Water Area237.948 mi² land · 1.423 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 4,100 individual tax returns filed in 79766 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
30.2%
$25K–$50K
25.9%
$50K–$75K
15.6%
$75K–$100K
11.7%
$100K–$200K
13.9%
$200K+
2.7%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 16% of 79766's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($44,104) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 79766's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$44,104
▲ 11.6%
Filers earning $200K+
2.7%
▲ 0.9 pt
Total filers
4,100
▲ 4.3%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79766/soi?year=… $38K 2020 $40K 2021 $44K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 79766 ZCTA.

2000
2,260
 
2010
6,115
▲ +170.6%
2020
9,688
▲ +58.4%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number486555
City AliasesOdessa

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79766 in?

ZIP code 79766 is in Ector County, Texas (county FIPS code 48135).

What city is ZIP code 79766?

The primary USPS city for 79766 is Odessa, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 79766 in?

79766 is part of the Odessa, TX Metro Area (MSA code 36220).

What is the population of ZIP code 79766?

The 2020 Census population of 79766 was 9,688 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79766?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79766 is about $44,104, with around 3% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.