Weatherford, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76086

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

20,196
531/sq mi
$60,578
Median income
$258,100
Median home value
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Weatherford pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
531
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76086 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76086 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas, with 20,196 residents across 38.1 square miles, a density of 531 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76086 reports a modest median household income of $60,578 (20% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $35,198. Poverty here runs at 13.8%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. The typical home here is valued at $258,100 (4% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,441 monthly, and 52.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 76086 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Parker County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 76086

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Weatherford, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76086.

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 76086, Weatherford, 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

20,196

Population

38.1

Area (sq mi)

531

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76086?

36.3

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 77.3%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%

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?

$60,578

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$35,198

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76086 ranks nationally

Weatherford, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,578 30th percentile higher than 30% 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 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,824

Total Housing Units

9,033

Occupied Units

791

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.5%
Renter 47.5%

$258,100

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,441

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

337

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+237%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 76086 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +237% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 217
2021 +15.2% 250
2022 +21.6% 304
2023 +3.1% 313
2024 +7.7% 337

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 962 business establishments in ZIP 76086, employing approximately 12,010 people with a combined annual payroll of $538,957,000.

962

Businesses

12,010

Employees

$539.0M

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 166 17.3%
Health care and social assistance 156 16.2%
Accommodation and food services 119 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 103 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 87 9.0%
Construction 76 7.9%
Finance and insurance 67 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 3.6%
Manufacturing 31 3.2%
Wholesale trade 18 1.9%
Information 15 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 14 1.5%
Educational services 8 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 0.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.3%
Industries not classified 3 0.3%

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 76086 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 76086 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 76086 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 76086 ranks #4 of 4 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
76087 Weatherford, TX 24,746 5.8 mi
76085 Weatherford, TX 8,787 8.4 mi
76088 Weatherford, TX 11,499 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Parker County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76086 in?
ZIP code 76086 (Weatherford) is located in Parker County, Texas. Parker County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/parker-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76086?
ZIP code 76086 in Weatherford, TX has a population of 20,196 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76086?
The median household income in ZIP 76086 is $60,578, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76086?
The median home value in ZIP 76086 is $258,100, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76086?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76086 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76086?
ZIP code 76086 has 962 business establishments employing approximately 12,010 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76086?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76086 are: Retail trade (166), Health care and social assistance (156), Accommodation and food services (119). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76086?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76086 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 237%. 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 76086?
In ZIP code 76086, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 76086?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76086 is 24.0 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 76086?
In ZIP code 76086, approximately 52.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76086?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76086 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.