ZIP Code 79706 Demographics

Midland County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79706 compared to county averages.

Total Population

32,527

↓ 80.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$99,515

↑ +10.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$243,500

↓ 10.8% vs county

Median Age

33.0 yrs

↓ +2.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.8%

↓ +12.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79706 compares to Midland County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79706 $100k Midland $90k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79706 $244k Midland $273k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

14.4%

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

Owner Occupancy

81.9%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,110

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79706 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$243,500
Down Payment (20%)$48,700
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,546P&I: $1231 | Tax: $244 | Ins: $71
Rent (Local Median)
$1,110
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $436/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 79706, sorted by distance.

79703 12.0 mi away midland county 79765 17.9 mi away ector county 79758 22.5 mi away ector 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 79706 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.