ZIP Code 76078
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Rhome · Wise County · Texas
- Population
- 8,572
- Median income
- $99,866
- Median home value
- $309,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.7%
- Land area
- 174.2 sq mi
49/sq mi
▲ 31% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.9
Chicago
ZIP code 76078 in Rhome, Texas has a population of 8,572. The median household income is $99,866, which is 31% above the national average. Median home value is $309,600, 11% above the US average. 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76078 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 174.2 square miles in Rhome, Wise County, Texas. The area is home to 8,572 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 76078 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76078 sits at $99,866 (32% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $36,819. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $309,600 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,635 per month, and 83.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76078 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wise County, so you can benchmark 76078 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 76078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76078.
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
16 establishments
- Retail trade 15
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 14
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 11
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 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 76078, Rhome, 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
8,572
Population
174.2
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76078?
34.9
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
7.1%
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?
$99,866
Median Household Income
+32% vs state
$36,819
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
33.2 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?
3,595
Total Housing Units
3,389
Occupied Units
206
Vacant Units
3.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$309,600
Median Home Value
+25% vs state
$1,635
Median Rent
2003
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
-3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
286
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+186%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76078 have decreased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 196 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 228 |
| 2022 | +22.3% | 278 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 296 |
| 2024 | -3.3% | 286 |
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 161 business establishments in ZIP 76078, employing approximately 2,569 people with a combined annual payroll of $161,919,000.
161
Businesses
2,569
Employees
$161.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 38 | 23.6% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 9.9% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.9% |
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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