What city is ZIP code 79705?

ZIP code 79705 is in Midland, TX (Martin County).

What county is ZIP code 79705 in?

ZIP code 79705 is mostly in Martin County, Texas.

How many people live in ZIP code 79705?

About 46,653 people live in the 79705 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 79705

Midland, TX, Martin County

Population

46,653

Land area

79.4sq mi

People per sq mi

587

City

Midland

ZIP 79705 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 79705 at a glance

ZIP 79705 (Midland) is about 5.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
The median household income is $105,310, 34% above the Texas median of $78,476.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $351,700 (24% above Texas) and median rent is $1,433 a month.

Local data for ZIP 79705

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 79705, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$105,310

Poverty rate

10.9%

Median home value

$351,700

Prices +3.2% in a year

Median rent

$1,433/mo

Homeownership

71.2%

Bachelor's or higher

41.0%

Median age

32.5

Average commute

21.1 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

1,301

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

15,878

$1.8B annual payroll

PPP loans

$107M

1,624 loans

Campaign donations

$1.8M

4% D, 14% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 79705, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

265

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

95° / 31°F

13.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 79705, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.4%

U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts

Diabetes

10.1%

U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts

Smoking

10.7%

U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.1%

U.S. 11.1% +5.0 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 79705?: ZIP code 79705 is in Midland, TX (Martin County).
What county is ZIP code 79705 in?: ZIP code 79705 is mostly in Martin County, Texas.
How many people live in ZIP code 79705?: About 46,653 people live in the 79705 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.