Breckenridge, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76424
Stephens County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,992
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,082
- Median income Below-median income area
- $103,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Breckenridge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76424 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 76424 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Breckenridge, Stephens County, Texas, home to 8,992 residents across 1342.1 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76424 reports a modest median household income of $56,082 (26% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,790. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $103,900 (58% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $845; owner occupancy is 77.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 76424.
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 76424
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Breckenridge, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76424.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 76424, Breckenridge, 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
8,992
Population
1342.1
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76424?
41.5
Median Age
55.1%
Male
44.9%
Female
9.2%
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?
$56,082
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$28,790
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 76424 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Breckenridge, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,082 24th percentile higher than 24% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,254housing units
4,254
Total Housing Units
3,313
Occupied Units
941
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$103,900
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$845
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 229 business establishments in ZIP 76424, employing approximately 2,247 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,613,000.
229
Businesses
2,247
Employees
$95.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 37 | 16.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 31 | 13.5% |
| Construction | 24 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.6% |
| Information | 5 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76424, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,992 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 76424 in?
ZIP code 76424 (Breckenridge) is located in Stephens County, Texas. Stephens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stephens-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76424?
ZIP code 76424 in Breckenridge, TX has a population of 8,992 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76424?
The median household income in ZIP 76424 is $56,082, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76424?
The median home value in ZIP 76424 is $103,900, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76424?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76424 is White at 76.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76424?
ZIP code 76424 has 229 business establishments employing approximately 2,247 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76424?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76424 are: Retail trade (37), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (31), Construction (24). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76424?
In ZIP code 76424, 49.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 76424?
In ZIP code 76424, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76424?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76424 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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