79761 — Odessa, TX Home Values
Typical home value $208,459 as of August 2026 · 7th of 7 in Odessa, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 79761, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 79761 compares in the Odessa, TX area
ZIP code 79761 (Odessa, TX) has a typical home value of $208,459 as of August 2026, ranking 7th of 7 ZIP codes tracked in the Odessa, TX area, more expensive than about 14% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +4.1% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +13.2%, from $184,170 in August 2021 to $208,459 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 14.3× the annual rent ($1,211/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Odessa, TX forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Odessa.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 79761 has a population of 30,243, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 67.9% Hispanic or Latino, 22.6% White, 7.1% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian, 0.7% two or more races, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LAMAR EARLY EE-KG | 501 LETTIE LEE, ODESSA, TX | 0.7 mi |
| CARVER EARLY EE-KG | 600 COLLEGE AVE, ODESSA, TX | 0.8 mi |
| EL MAGNET AT BLACKSHEAR | 501 S DIXIE BLVD, ODESSA, TX | 0.9 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79761?
$208,459 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 79761 an expensive ZIP code in the Odessa, TX area?
79761 ranks 7th of 7 ZIP codes in the Odessa, TX area by typical home value, more expensive than about 14% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 79761 changed over the past year?
+4.1% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 79761?
The typical home price is 14.3× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,211/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 79761?
30,243, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 79761?
LAMAR EARLY EE-KG (0.7 mi), CARVER EARLY EE-KG (0.8 mi), EL MAGNET AT BLACKSHEAR (0.9 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 79761?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Odessa, TX forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.