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Odem, TX
City in San Patricio County, Texas.
Population
2,102
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,650
ZIP codes
0
Odem and its ZIP codes
Odem at a glance
- Odem is about 14 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,267, 12% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,400 (68% below Texas) and median rent is $780 a month.
Local data for Odem, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Odem, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,267
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$89,400
Median rent
$780/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,576), German Americans (52), Irish Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Patricio County. PPP loans are for Odem.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,297
21,467 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,668
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$436M
FY 2026, $6,338 per person
How people get to work
Odem, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.3%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Odem, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
532
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2,174
9.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 45°F
33.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Odem, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.5%
U.S. 33.3% +11.2 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
31.3%
U.S. 11.1% +20.2 pts
Cities near Odem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan FarmCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 3.3 |
| EdroyCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.2 |
| Del SolCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Loma LindaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.3 |
| La Paloma AdditionCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| Rancho ChicoCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.5 |
| SintonCity | 7.9 mi | 5.1 |
| St. PaulCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| Taft SouthwestCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| San PatricioCity | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| North San PedroCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| RobstownCity | 12 mi | 13 |
| TaftCity | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Sandy Hollow-EscondidasCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.9 |
| Tierra VerdeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| Corpus ChristiCity | 15 mi | 166.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Odem, TX in?
- Odem is in San Patricio County, Texas.
- What is the population of Odem, TX?
- About 2,102 people live in Odem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Odem?
- Nearby places include Morgan Farm (4.7 mi), Edroy (5.6 mi), Del Sol (6.2 mi), Loma Linda (6.6 mi), La Paloma Addition (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023