ZIP Code 79762 — Odessa, TX Home Prices (2026)

The typical home in ZIP 79762 (Odessa, Texas) is worth about $264,000 at roughly $159 per square foot — 8% more expensive than the Odessa median and 10% more affordable than the typical U.S. home.

$264,000

Typical home value

$159

Price per sq ft

#3 of 6

Odessa ZIPs by value

+8%

vs Odessa median

How 79762 compares

ZIP 79762 is a mid-priced ZIP code for Odessa: its typical home value of $264,000 ranks #3 of the 6 Odessa ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $211,000 in 79761 to $337,000 in 79765). Per square foot it costs about $159, against $159 for Odessa as a whole, $173 for Texas, and $195 nationally.

Area	Typical value	$ / sq ft
ZIP 79762	$264,000	$159
Odessa, TX	$245,500	$159
Texas	$264,000	$173
United States	$294,000	$195

Home value by size in 79762

Using this ZIP’s rate of about $159 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.

Home size	Estimated value
1,000 sq ft	$159,000
1,500 sq ft	$238,500
2,000 sq ft	$318,000
2,500 sq ft	$397,500
3,000 sq ft	$477,000

Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 79762

To buy the typical $264,000 home in ZIP 79762 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $72,000 a year (about $1,680 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $85,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down payment	Cash down	Monthly payment	Income needed
5% (+PMI)	$13,200	$2,080/mo	$89,000/yr
10% (+PMI)	$26,400	$1,990/mo	$85,000/yr
20%	$52,800	$1,680/mo	$72,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in ZIP 79762

At about $159 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 79762:

Budget	Approx. size	What that looks like locally
$150k	940 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$200k	1260 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$250k	1570 sq ft	around the typical home here
$300k	1890 sq ft	around the typical home here
$400k	2520 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 79762 home.

Estimate a specific home in 79762

The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 79762 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.

All Odessa ZIP codes by home value

Where 79762 sits among Odessa’s 6 ZIP codes:

#	ZIP code	Typical value	$ / sq ft
1	79765	$337,000	$181
2	79766	$274,000	$159
3	79762 (this page)	$264,000	$159
4	79764	$227,000	$169
5	79763	$215,000	$148
6	79761	$211,000	$143

ZIP 79762 home prices: frequently asked

What is the average home price in ZIP code 79762? +

The typical home in ZIP 79762 (Odessa, TX) is worth about $264,000 as of 2026. That is 8% more expensive than the Odessa median of $245,500 and 10% more affordable than the U.S. median of $294,000.

What is the price per square foot in 79762? +

About $159 per square foot in 79762, versus $159 across Odessa and $173 across Texas. At that rate a 1,500 sq ft home runs roughly $238,500 and a 2,500 sq ft home about $397,500.

What salary do you need to buy a house in ZIP 79762? +

For the typical $264,000 home in ZIP 79762, a household income of about $72,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $85,000; with 5% down about $89,000.

Is 79762 an expensive ZIP code? +

Within Odessa, 79762 ranks #3 of 6 ZIP codes by typical home value, which makes it a mid-priced ZIP code for Odessa. Nationally it is about average.

See the full Odessa home values page, all Texas cities, or price per square foot by ZIP code nationwide.

Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.