ZIP Code 76308
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Wichita Falls · Wichita County · Texas
- Population
- 19,677
- Median income
- $74,772
- Median home value
- $213,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.4%
- Land area
- 23.1 sq mi
851/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
Median age 30.7
Chicago
ZIP code 76308 in Wichita Falls, Texas has a population of 19,677. The median household income is $74,772, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $213,500, 23% below the US average. 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76308 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.1 square miles in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas. The area is home to 19,677 residents, producing a population density of 851 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 76308 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76308 sits at $74,772 (1% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,281. The poverty rate stands at 17.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $213,500 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,108 per month, and 52.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76308 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.7, and the average commute is 14 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wichita County, so you can benchmark 76308 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 76308
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76308.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
168 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
130 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
124 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
86 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
75 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 76308, 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
19,677
Population
23.1
Area (sq mi)
851
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76308?
30.7
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
6.4%
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?
$74,772
Median Household Income
-1% vs state
$38,281
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
14.2 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?
9,765
Total Housing Units
8,765
Occupied Units
1,000
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$213,500
Median Home Value
-14% vs state
$1,108
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
+2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76308 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 168 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 190 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 221 |
| 2023 | +3.5% | 229 |
| 2024 | +2.3% | 234 |
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 870 business establishments in ZIP 76308, employing approximately 13,489 people with a combined annual payroll of $464,757,000.
870
Businesses
13,489
Employees
$464.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 168 | 19.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 130 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 124 | 14.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 86 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 60 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 51 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 35 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 3.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 24 | 2.8% |
| Information | 24 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
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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