County ProfileTX
Ector County
Population: 165,171 · 13 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
165,171
People
Median age
31.4
Housing
Total households
64,563
Income
Median household income
$71,536
Housing
Total housing units
68,899
Employment
Employment rate
63%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
17.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
77.9%
County details
Local time 01:40:37(CT)| Name | Ector |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 13total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 8 Standard5 PO Box |
| Area code | 432 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 31.8653008, -102.5425068 |
| Land area | 897.9 sq miles(2,325.5 km²) |
Map of Ector county, Texas with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Ector County
Compare the largest cities in Ector County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa | 114,428 | $79,531 | 9ZIPs |
| Gardendale | 2,020 | $103,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Goldsmith | 236 | $112,969 | 1ZIPs |
| Notrees | 81 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Penwell | 3 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Ector County
Review the most populated postal areas across Ector County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79762 | Odessa | $74,560 | 40,253 |
| 79763 | Odessa | $57,618 | 39,767 |
| 79761 | Odessa | $69,279 | 30,187 |
| 79764 | Odessa | $68,367 | 26,271 |
| 79765 | Odessa | $100,844 | 21,163 |
| 79766 | Odessa | $70,965 | 9,688 |
| 79758 | Gardendale | $102,560 | 2,898 |
| 79741 | Goldsmith | $112,969 | 298 |
| 79759 | Notrees | — | 81 |
| 79769 | Odessa | — | 13 |
| 79776 | Penwell | — | 3 |
| 79760 | Odessa | — | — |
| 79768 | Odessa | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS