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U.S. ZIP Code · TX79762

Ector County · Odessa, TX

Typical home value

$264,008[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.3%
5-year / yr
+3.4%
10-year / yr
+4.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-7.1%
vs metro
+6.8%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 79762 location in TX
Location of ZIP 79762 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 79762 is worth $264,008 — 6.8% above the Odessa, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,514 a month — a 6.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,514[2]
Gross yield
6.9%[2]
Cap rate
4.1%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,441[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Ector County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
39,927[3]
Median household income
$75,272[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Ector County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+337[5]
Moved in
4,330
Moved out
3,993

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
15
Elementary
8
Middle
2
High
2
  • PERMIAN H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · ECTOR COUNTY ISD

    4,126 students

  • NIMITZ MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · ECTOR COUNTY ISD

    1,312 students

  • WILSON & YOUNG MEDAL OF HONOR MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · ECTOR COUNTY ISD

    1,193 students

  • THE STEM ACADEMY

    Other · Grades K–12 · ECTOR COUNTY ISD

    743 students

  • GOLIAD EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ECTOR COUNTY ISD

    616 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.1%
Annual rent$18,171

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,335
Loan principal$211,206
Down payment$52,802
Total interest paid$269,382

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.22
Monthly cost to own$1,841
Monthly rent$1,514

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
60th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 79762?
The typical home in 79762 is worth $264,008, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 79762?
Home values in 79762 are up 6.3% over the past year, and up 3.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 79762?
A typical home in 79762 rents for about $1,514 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 79762?
The effective property tax rate in 79762 is 1.3% — roughly $3,441 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 79762?
ZIP code 79762 has a population of 39,927 and a median household income of $75,272.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Odessa, TX

    Typical home
    $277,752
    Gross yield
  • West Odessa CDP, TX

    Typical home
    $230,367
    Gross yield
  • West Odessa CDP, TX

    Typical home
    $217,035
    Gross yield
  • Odessa, TX

    Typical home
    $212,567
    Gross yield
    7.5%
  • Gardendale CDP, TX

    Typical home
    $387,827
    Gross yield

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