ZIP Code 79761, TX

Living in 79761

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 29
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 74
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Public Safety 33
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Airports 9
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Hospitals 7
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Colleges 49
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Schools 17
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Residents

34k Population +3.8k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age
14% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian30%
Hispanic or Latino61%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school26%
High school graduate30%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector77%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$122k Median Home Value +$40k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$842 Median Monthly Rent +$319 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195933%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas52%

Crime

Violent Crime in 79761

United States45
Texas51
Odessa Metro Area67
Ector County67

Property Crime in 79761

United States48
Texas58
Odessa Metro Area66
Ector County66

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 1 1
Feb 49 1 0
Mar 56 1 0
Apr 64 1 0
May 73 2 0
Jun 80 2 0
Jul 82 2 0
Aug 81 2 0
Sep 75 2 0
Oct 65 2 0
Nov 53 1 0
Dec 45 1 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79761

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding59
Tornado14
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