Rhome, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76078
Wise County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,572
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $99,866
- Median income Above-median income area
- $309,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rhome pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76078 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 76078 (Rhome, TX) fell -3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 296.2 in 2023 to 286.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 76078 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rhome, Wise County, Texas, home to 8,572 residents across 174.2 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76078 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,866 (32% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,819. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $309,600 (25% above the average Texas ZIP), while 83.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,635.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wise County, so 76078 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 76078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rhome, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$36,819
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
33.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76078 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Rhome, 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)
$99,866 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
3,595housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 76078 vs 76071 →
ZIP 76078 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76052
Haslet (76052)
15,995 residents
- 76247
Justin (76247)
13,098 residents
- 76078
Rhome (76078)
8,572 residents
- 76023 5,832
Boyd (76023)
5,832 residents
- 76071 3,320
Newark (76071)
3,320 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76078 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76078 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76052
Haslet (76052)
$143,555 median income
- 76247
Justin (76247)
$124,383 median income
- 76071
Newark (76071)
$101,989 median income
- 76078
Rhome (76078)
$99,866 median income
- 76023
Boyd (76023)
$77,277 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 76078 ranks #4 of 5 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 76078, 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 (8,572 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 76078 in?
ZIP code 76078 (Rhome) is located in Wise County, Texas. Wise County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wise-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76078?
ZIP code 76078 in Rhome, TX has a population of 8,572 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76078?
The median household income in ZIP 76078 is $99,866, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76078?
The median home value in ZIP 76078 is $309,600, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76078?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76078 is White at 69.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76078?
ZIP code 76078 has 161 business establishments employing approximately 2,569 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76078?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76078 are: Construction (38), Manufacturing (16), Retail trade (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76078?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76078 decreased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 76078?
In ZIP code 76078, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% 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 76078?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76078 is 33.2 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 76078?
In ZIP code 76078, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76078?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76078 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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