ZIP Code 76009
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Alvarado · Johnson County · Texas
- Population
- 19,759
- Median income
- $79,755
- Median home value
- $245,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.6%
- Land area
- 254.6 sq mi
78/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.2
Chicago
ZIP code 76009 in Alvarado, Texas has a population of 19,759. The median household income is $79,755, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $245,400, 12% below the US average. 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76009 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 254.6 square miles in Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas. The area is home to 19,759 residents, producing a population density of 78 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 76009 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76009 sits at $79,755 (6% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,067. The poverty rate stands at 15.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $245,400 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,323 per month, and 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76009 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 76009
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76009.
- Construction
Construction
82 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 76009?
36.2
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
10.5%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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