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What county is Odessa, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Odessa, Texas is in 2 counties. Most residents (96.6%) live in the Ector County part; the rest live in Midland County. Odessa mailing addresses (ZIP codes named Odessa) also reach Crane County, so check your street.

Which counties do Odessa residents live in?

CountyShare of residentsChart
Ector County96.6% (110,222 people)
Midland County3.4% (3,858 people)

How is Odessa's land split between counties?

CountyShare of land areaChart
Ector County87.7%
Midland County12.3%

Inside Odessa, the county depends on the address: check your address privately. See all Texas cities in more than one county or look up another city.

Odessa at a glance

Population114,080Largest place in Ector County
Land area52.0 sq mi2,192 people per sq mi
Share of Ector County68%of the county's residents live here
County seatYes
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago

What ZIP codes are in Odessa?

9 ZIP codes use the name Odessa or are centered in it. Shares are of each ZIP's land; a ZIP named after a town can reach beyond its city limits.

ZIPPost office nameCounty (land share)
79760OdessaEctor County
79761OdessaEctor County
79762OdessaEctor County
79763OdessaEctor County
79764OdessaEctor County
79765OdessaMidland County 55%, Ector County 45%
79766OdessaEctor County 54%, Midland County 27%, Crane County 19%
79768OdessaEctor County
79769OdessaEctor County

About Ector County

County seat: Odessa. FIPS code 48135. Population 163,206. All Ector County facts.

Towns near Odessa

  • Gardendale: 9.2 mi away, Ector County
  • West Odessa: 9.5 mi away, Ector County
  • Midland: 17 mi away, Midland County
  • Andrews: 33 mi away, Andrews County
  • Crane: 34 mi away, Crane County
  • Stanton: 37 mi away, Martin County

Odessa has about 114,080 people. It is an incorporated city or town.

Sources: ACS 2019-2023 5-year (residents by county, table B01003); Census TIGER/Line 2024 and Gazetteer 2024 (land, location); Census 2020 ZCTA file and GeoNames (ZIP codes). Data as of November 1, 2026. Not affiliated with any government agency.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What county is Odessa, TX in?
Odessa, Texas is in 2 counties. Most residents (96.6%) live in the Ector County part; the rest live in Midland County. Odessa mailing addresses (ZIP codes named Odessa) also reach Crane County, so check your street. The county seat of Ector County is Odessa.
Is Odessa in more than one county?
Yes. 2 counties: Ector County (96.6% of residents), Midland County (3.4% of residents).
What ZIP codes are in Odessa, TX?
79760, 79761, 79762, 79763, 79764, 79765, 79766, 79768, 79769.
Is Odessa the county seat of Ector County?
Yes.
What time zone is Odessa, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my Odessa address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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