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Wichita Falls, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76302

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

13,206
611/sq mi
$59,590
Median income
$165,800
Median home value
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
611
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76302 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76302 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, home to 13,206 residents across 21.6 square miles, a density of 611 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76302 reports a modest median household income of $59,590 (21% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,065. Poverty here runs at 13.1%, with unemployment measured at 3.0%. Median home value sits at $165,800 (33% below the state average), median rent at $962 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is -. To put 76302 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Wichita 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 76302

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wichita Falls, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76302.

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 76302, Wichita Falls, 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

13,206

Population

21.6

Area (sq mi)

611

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76302?

36.5

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 71.3%
African American 10.7%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%

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?

$59,590

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$38,065

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 76302 ranks nationally

Wichita Falls, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,590 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,301

Total Housing Units

5,030

Occupied Units

271

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.7%
Renter 40.3%

$165,800

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$962

Median Rent

1976

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 76302 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 167
2021 +16.5% 194
2022 +17.3% 228
2023 +6.1% 242
2024 +3.8% 251

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 323 business establishments in ZIP 76302, employing approximately 4,791 people with a combined annual payroll of $214,385,000.

323

Businesses

4,791

Employees

$214.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 53 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 40 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 40 12.4%
Construction 31 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 7.7%
Wholesale trade 23 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 6.8%
Finance and insurance 21 6.5%
Manufacturing 17 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 17 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 3.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 2.2%
Educational services 6 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.9%

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 76302 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 76302 ranks #6 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 76302 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 76302 ranks #5 of 8 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
76301 Wichita Falls, TX 16,540 2.9 mi
76308 Wichita Falls, TX 19,677 3.0 mi
76309 Wichita Falls, TX 13,862 3.7 mi
76310 Wichita Falls, TX 17,989 4.7 mi
76306 Wichita Falls, TX 15,991 5.9 mi
76311 Sheppard Afb, TX 7,535 7.3 mi
76305 Wichita Falls, TX 4,746 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wichita County

76308 standard
Wichita Falls, TX
Pop: 19,677
76310 standard
Wichita Falls, TX
Pop: 17,989
76301 standard
Wichita Falls, TX
Pop: 16,540
76306 standard
Wichita Falls, TX
Pop: 15,991
76309 standard
Wichita Falls, TX
Pop: 13,862
76367 standard
Iowa Park, TX
Pop: 13,045

Related Areas

Wichita County Wichita Falls, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76302 in? ▼
ZIP code 76302 (Wichita Falls) is located in Wichita County, Texas. Wichita County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wichita-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76302? ▼
ZIP code 76302 in Wichita Falls, TX has a population of 13,206 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76302? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76302 is $59,590, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76302? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76302 is $165,800, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76302? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76302 is White at 71.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76302? ▼
ZIP code 76302 has 323 business establishments employing approximately 4,791 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76302? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76302 are: Retail trade (53), Health care and social assistance (40), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76302? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76302 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 76302? ▼
In ZIP code 76302, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76302? ▼
In ZIP code 76302, approximately 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76302? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76302 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.