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Gardendale, TX
Census-designated place in Ector County, Texas. ZIP codes: 79758.
Population
1,544
Land area
11.5sq mi
People per sq mi
135
ZIP codes
1
Gardendale and its ZIP codes
Gardendale at a glance
- The median household income is $103,750, 32% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $408,700 (44% above Texas).
Local data for Gardendale, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gardendale, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,750
Poverty rate
1.5%
Median home value
$408,700
Homeownership
95.4%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
31.4
Average commute
30.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (625), German Americans (131), Norwegian Americans (110).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ector County. PPP loans are for Gardendale.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,763
80,449 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,325
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$640M
FY 2026, $3,874 per person
How people get to work
Gardendale, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.9%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.3%
- Worked from home2.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gardendale, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
714
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
830
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 32°F
12.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gardendale, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
ZIP codes in Gardendale
1 in or overlapping Gardendale. Population shown
Cities near Gardendale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OdessaCity | 8.5 mi | 52 |
| MidlandCity | 14 mi | 76.2 |
| West OdessaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 62.1 |
| GoldsmithCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| McKinney AcresCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| AndrewsCity | 26 mi | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gardendale, TX in?
- Gardendale is in Ector County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Gardendale, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gardendale include 79758.
- What is the population of Gardendale, TX?
- About 1,544 people live in Gardendale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gardendale?
- Nearby places include Odessa (8.5 mi), Midland (14 mi), West Odessa (14 mi), Goldsmith (16 mi), McKinney Acres (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023