ZIP Code 76302
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Wichita Falls · Wichita County · Texas
- Population
- 13,206
- Median income
- $59,590
- Median home value
- $165,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.4%
- Land area
- 21.6 sq mi
611/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.5
Chicago
ZIP code 76302 in Wichita Falls, Texas has a population of 13,206. The median household income is $59,590, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $165,800, 40% below the US average. 28.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76302 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.6 square miles in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas. The area is home to 13,206 residents, producing a population density of 611 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 76302 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76302 sits at $59,590 (21% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,065. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $165,800 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $962 per month, and 59.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76302 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wichita County, so you can benchmark 76302 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 76302
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76302.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
25 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 76302, Wichita Falls, 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
13,206
Population
21.6
Area (sq mi)
611
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76302?
36.5
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
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?
$59,590
Median Household Income
-21% vs state
$38,065
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
5,301
Total Housing Units
5,030
Occupied Units
271
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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