Decatur, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76234
Wise County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,587
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $93,727
- Median income Above-median income area
- $344,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Decatur pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76234 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 76234 (Decatur, TX) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 294.4 in 2023 to 311.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 76234 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Decatur, Wise County, Texas, home to 15,587 residents across 803.5 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76234 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,727 (24% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,060. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $344,700 (39% above the average Texas ZIP), while 78.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,225.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 76234.
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 76234
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Decatur, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76234.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
93 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
82 establishments
- Construction
Construction
81 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
64 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 76234, Decatur, 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
15,587
Population
803.5
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76234?
41.8
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
9.9%
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?
$93,727
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$44,060
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76234 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Decatur, 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)
$93,727 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
8,306housing units
8,306
Total Housing Units
7,544
Occupied Units
762
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$344,700
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$1,225
Median Rent
1995
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
311
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+211%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76234 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 210 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 236 |
| 2022 | +20.0% | 283 |
| 2023 | +4.1% | 294 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 311 |
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 665 business establishments in ZIP 76234, employing approximately 9,205 people with a combined annual payroll of $497,259,000.
665
Businesses
9,205
Employees
$497.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 93 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 82 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 81 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 76 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 64 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 43 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 9 | 1.4% |
| Information | 7 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76234, 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 (15,587 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 76234 in?
ZIP code 76234 (Decatur) 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 76234?
ZIP code 76234 in Decatur, TX has a population of 15,587 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76234?
The median household income in ZIP 76234 is $93,727, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76234?
The median home value in ZIP 76234 is $344,700, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76234?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76234 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76234?
ZIP code 76234 has 665 business establishments employing approximately 9,205 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76234?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76234 are: Health care and social assistance (93), Other services (except public administration) (82), Construction (81). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76234?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76234 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 76234?
In ZIP code 76234, 55.9% 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 76234?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76234 is 26.9 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 76234?
In ZIP code 76234, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76234?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76234 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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