Glen Rose, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76043
Somervell County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,071
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,306
- Median income Near-median income area
- $250,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glen Rose pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76043 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 76043 (Glen Rose, TX) rose +7.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 277.0 in 2023 to 298.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 76043 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glen Rose, Somervell County, Texas, home to 7,071 residents across 355.3 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76043 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,306 (4% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,465. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 3.9%. Median home value is $250,500 (1% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $770; 74.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Somervell County, so 76043 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 76043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glen Rose, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76043.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 76043, Glen Rose, 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
7,071
Population
355.3
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76043?
45.8
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
10.1%
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?
$78,306
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$42,465
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76043 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Glen Rose, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,306 Top 36% higher than 64% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,851housing units
2,851
Total Housing Units
2,676
Occupied Units
175
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$250,500
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$770
Median Rent
1996
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
+7.6%
YoY Change (2024)
298
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+198%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76043 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.3% | 189 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 211 |
| 2022 | +21.5% | 256 |
| 2023 | +8.1% | 277 |
| 2024 | +7.6% | 298 |
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 208 business establishments in ZIP 76043, employing approximately 3,122 people with a combined annual payroll of $221,957,000.
208
Businesses
3,122
Employees
$222.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 18.3% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 20 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 5.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.4% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.9% |
| Information | 3 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 76043 vs 76077 →
ZIP 76043 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76043
Glen Rose (76043)
7,071 residents
- 76690 1,197
Walnut Springs (76690)
1,197 residents
- 76070 752
Nemo (76070)
752 residents
- 76077 590
Rainbow (76077)
590 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76043 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76043 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76070
Nemo (76070)
$140,420 median income
- 76077
Rainbow (76077)
$118,705 median income
- 76043
Glen Rose (76043)
$78,306 median income
- 76690 $42,448
Walnut Springs (76690)
$42,448 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 76043 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76043, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,071 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 76043 in?
ZIP code 76043 (Glen Rose) is located in Somervell County, Texas. Somervell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somervell-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76043?
ZIP code 76043 in Glen Rose, TX has a population of 7,071 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76043?
The median household income in ZIP 76043 is $78,306, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76043?
The median home value in ZIP 76043 is $250,500, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76043?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76043 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76043?
ZIP code 76043 has 208 business establishments employing approximately 3,122 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76043?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76043 are: Accommodation and food services (38), Retail trade (31), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76043?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76043 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 76043?
In ZIP code 76043, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% 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 76043?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76043 is 24.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76043?
In ZIP code 76043, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76043?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76043 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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