ZIP Code 76309
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Wichita Falls · Wichita County · Texas
- Population
- 13,862
- Median income
- $54,159
- Median home value
- $143,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.1%
- Land area
- 14.4 sq mi
960/sq mi
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
▼ 48% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.6
Chicago
ZIP code 76309 in Wichita Falls, Texas has a population of 13,862. The median household income is $54,159, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $143,400, 48% below the US average. 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76309 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.4 square miles in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas. The area is home to 13,862 residents, producing a population density of 960 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 76309 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76309 sits at $54,159 (28% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,528. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $143,400 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $1,068 per month, and 57.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76309 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, 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 76309 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 76309
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76309.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 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 76309, 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
13,862
Population
14.4
Area (sq mi)
960
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76309?
39.6
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
7.3%
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?
$54,159
Median Household Income
-28% vs state
$34,528
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
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?
6,609
Total Housing Units
5,682
Occupied Units
927
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,400
Median Home Value
-42% vs state
$1,068
Median Rent
1959
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76309 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.2% | 159 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 178 |
| 2022 | +18.2% | 211 |
| 2023 | -1.1% | 209 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 217 |
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 211 business establishments in ZIP 76309, employing approximately 2,618 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,155,000.
211
Businesses
2,618
Employees
$94.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 39 | 18.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 17 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 5.2% |
| Information | 8 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.4% |
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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