PlainZIP

Alvarado, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76009

Johnson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,759
78/sq mi
$79,755
Median income
$245,400
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alvarado pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
78
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76009 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76009 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas, home to 19,759 residents across 254.6 square miles, a density of 78 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76009 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,755 (6% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,067. Poverty here runs at 15.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $245,400 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,323 monthly, and 77.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Johnson County, so you can benchmark 76009 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 76009

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alvarado, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76009.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 76009, Alvarado, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,759

Population

254.6

Area (sq mi)

78

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76009?

36.2

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 69.9%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$79,755

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$31,067

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76009 ranks nationally

Alvarado, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$79,755 Top 38% higher than 62% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,165

Total Housing Units

6,948

Occupied Units

1,217

Vacant Units

3.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.6%
Renter 22.4%

$245,400

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,323

Median Rent

1998

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

343

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+243%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 76009 have decreased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +243% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 233
2021 +16.9% 273
2022 +20.5% 329
2023 +6.6% 351
2024 -2.0% 343

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 403 business establishments in ZIP 76009, employing approximately 6,713 people with a combined annual payroll of $360,916,000.

403

Businesses

6,713

Employees

$360.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 82 20.4%
Retail trade 57 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 46 11.4%
Manufacturing 38 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 33 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 7.9%
Wholesale trade 27 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 24 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 4.0%
Health care and social assistance 14 3.5%
Finance and insurance 10 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 2.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 1.0%
Information 3 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 76009 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76009 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 76009 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 76009 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
76061 Lillian, TX 152 6.1 mi
76084 Venus, TX 8,327 6.6 mi
76059 Keene, TX 4,881 7.5 mi
76050 Grandview, TX 5,875 9.9 mi
76031 Cleburne, TX 17,759 8.9 mi
76028 Burleson, TX 59,744 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Johnson County

76028 standard
Burleson, TX
Pop: 59,744
76033 standard
Cleburne, TX
Pop: 24,819
76031 standard
Cleburne, TX
Pop: 17,759
76058 standard
Joshua, TX
Pop: 17,123
76084 standard
Venus, TX
Pop: 8,327
76050 standard
Grandview, TX
Pop: 5,875

Related Areas

Johnson County Alvarado, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76009 in? ▼
ZIP code 76009 (Alvarado) is located in Johnson County, Texas. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76009? ▼
ZIP code 76009 in Alvarado, TX has a population of 19,759 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76009? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76009 is $79,755, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76009? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76009 is $245,400, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76009? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76009 is White at 69.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76009? ▼
ZIP code 76009 has 403 business establishments employing approximately 6,713 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76009? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76009 are: Construction (82), Retail trade (57), Other services (except public administration) (46). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76009? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76009 decreased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 243%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76009? ▼
In ZIP code 76009, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 76009? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76009 is 32.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76009? ▼
In ZIP code 76009, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76009? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76009 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.