ZIP Code 79705 Demographics

Midland County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79705 compared to county averages.

Total Population

41,140

↓ 75.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$95,939

↑ +6.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$316,200

↑ +15.9% vs county

Median Age

32.1 yrs

↓ 0.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.3%

↑ 1.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79705 compares to Midland County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79705 $96k Midland $90k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79705 $316k Midland $273k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

29.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

68.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,426

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79705 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$316,200
Down Payment (20%)$63,240
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,007P&I: $1599 | Tax: $316 | Ins: $92
Rent (Local Median)
$1,426
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $581/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 79705, sorted by distance.

79701 4.3 mi away midland county 79707 9.0 mi away midland county 79783 18.7 mi away martin county

About Midland County

Midland County is located in Texas and has a total population of 169,393. The county's median household income is $90,123 and median home value is $272,900. ZIP code 79705 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Midland County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.