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Wichita Falls, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76308

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

19,677
851/sq mi
$74,772
Median income
$213,500
Median home value
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
851
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76308 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76308 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, home to 19,677 residents across 23.1 square miles, a density of 851 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76308 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,772 (1% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,281. Local economic indicators show a 17.2% poverty rate alongside 1.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $213,500 (14% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,108 monthly, and 52.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.7, and the average commute is 14 minutes. To put 76308 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 76308

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wichita Falls, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76308.

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 76308, 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

19,677

Population

23.1

Area (sq mi)

851

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76308?

30.7

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 75.8%
African American 10.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%

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

How ZIP 76308 ranks nationally

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

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

$74,772 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%

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

Owner 52.3%
Renter 47.7%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 76308 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 76308 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 76308 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 76308 ranks #4 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
76309 Wichita Falls, TX 13,862 2.9 mi
76302 Wichita Falls, TX 13,206 3.0 mi
76310 Wichita Falls, TX 17,989 4.1 mi
76306 Wichita Falls, TX 15,991 6.5 mi
76301 Wichita Falls, TX 16,540 5.1 mi
76311 Sheppard Afb, TX 7,535 8.3 mi
76305 Wichita Falls, TX 4,746 13.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wichita County

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
76302 standard
Wichita Falls, TX
Pop: 13,206
76367 standard
Iowa Park, TX
Pop: 13,045

Related Areas

Wichita County Wichita Falls, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76308 in? ▼
ZIP code 76308 (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 76308? ▼
ZIP code 76308 in Wichita Falls, TX has a population of 19,677 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76308? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76308 is $74,772, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76308? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76308 is $213,500, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76308? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76308 is White at 75.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76308? ▼
ZIP code 76308 has 870 business establishments employing approximately 13,489 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76308? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76308 are: Retail trade (168), Health care and social assistance (130), Accommodation and food services (124). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76308? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76308 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 76308? ▼
In ZIP code 76308, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 76308? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76308 is 14.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76308? ▼
In ZIP code 76308, approximately 52.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76308? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76308 is 17.2% 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.