ZIP Code 76234
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Decatur · Wise County · Texas
- Population
- 15,587
- Median income
- $93,727
- Median home value
- $344,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.3%
- Land area
- 803.5 sq mi
19/sq mi
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.8
Chicago
ZIP code 76234 in Decatur, Texas has a population of 15,587. The median household income is $93,727, which is 23% above the national average. Median home value is $344,700, 24% above the US average. 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76234 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 803.5 square miles in Decatur, Wise County, Texas. The area is home to 15,587 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 76234 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76234 sits at $93,727 (24% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $44,060. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $344,700 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $1,225 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76234 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 76234 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 76234
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$44,060
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 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?
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
$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.
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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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