ZIP Code 76306
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Wichita Falls · Wichita County · Texas
- Population
- 15,991
- Median income
- $46,957
- Median home value
- $111,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.6%
- Land area
- 34.0 sq mi
471/sq mi
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
▼ 60% vs US
higher than 13% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.2
Chicago
ZIP code 76306 in Wichita Falls, Texas has a population of 15,991. The median household income is $46,957, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $111,600, 60% below the US average. 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76306 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.0 square miles in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas. The area is home to 15,991 residents, producing a population density of 471 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 76306 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76306 sits at $46,957 (38% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $27,412. The poverty rate stands at 24.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $111,600 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $921 per month, and 58.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76306 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, 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 76306 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 76306
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76306.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
18 establishments
- Construction 16
Construction
16 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 76306, 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
15,991
Population
34.0
Area (sq mi)
471
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76306?
36.2
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
6.5%
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?
$46,957
Median Household Income
-38% vs state
$27,412
Per Capita Income
24.1%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
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?
6,426
Total Housing Units
5,356
Occupied Units
1,070
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,600
Median Home Value
-55% vs state
$921
Median Rent
1970
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
+2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76306 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 173 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 198 |
| 2022 | +18.9% | 235 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 253 |
| 2024 | +2.4% | 259 |
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 200 business establishments in ZIP 76306, employing approximately 3,676 people with a combined annual payroll of $134,076,000.
200
Businesses
3,676
Employees
$134.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 20.5% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 17.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 16 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.0% |
| Information | 3 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.5% |
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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