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Wichita Falls, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76309

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

13,862
960/sq mi
$54,159
Median income
$143,400
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wichita Falls pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
960
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76309 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76309 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, home to 13,862 residents across 14.4 square miles, a density of 960 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76309 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $143,400 (42% below the state average), median rent at $1,068 a month, and owner-occupancy at 57.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 76309, plus 6 more within Wichita County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 76309

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wichita Falls, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76309.

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 76309, 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

13,862

Population

14.4

Area (sq mi)

960

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76309?

39.6

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 68.4%
African American 7.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%

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

How ZIP 76309 ranks nationally

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

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

$54,159 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

Owner 57.3%
Renter 42.7%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 76309 vs 76308 →

ZIP 76309 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 76309 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 76309 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 76309 ranks #6 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
76308 Wichita Falls, TX 19,677 2.9 mi
76306 Wichita Falls, TX 15,991 3.6 mi
76301 Wichita Falls, TX 16,540 3.7 mi
76302 Wichita Falls, TX 13,206 3.7 mi
76311 Sheppard Afb, TX 7,535 5.5 mi
76310 Wichita Falls, TX 17,989 6.9 mi
76305 Wichita Falls, TX 4,746 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wichita County

76308 standard
Wichita Falls, TX
Pop: 19,677
76310 standard
Wichita Falls, TX
Pop: 17,989
76301 standard
Wichita Falls, TX
Pop: 16,540
76306 standard
Wichita Falls, TX
Pop: 15,991
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 76309 in? ▼
ZIP code 76309 (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 76309? ▼
ZIP code 76309 in Wichita Falls, TX has a population of 13,862 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76309? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76309 is $54,159, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76309? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76309 is $143,400, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76309? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76309 is White at 68.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76309? ▼
ZIP code 76309 has 211 business establishments employing approximately 2,618 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76309? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76309 are: Retail trade (39), Health care and social assistance (34), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76309? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76309 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 76309? ▼
In ZIP code 76309, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76309? ▼
In ZIP code 76309, approximately 57.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76309? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76309 is 14.4% 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.