ZIP Code 76426
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Bridgeport · Wise County · Texas
- Population
- 11,302
- Median income
- $92,130
- Median home value
- $268,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.9%
- Land area
- 340.4 sq mi
33/sq mi
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.5
Chicago
ZIP code 76426 in Bridgeport, Texas has a population of 11,302. The median household income is $92,130, which is 21% above the national average. Median home value is $268,900, 3% below the US average. 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76426 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 340.4 square miles in Bridgeport, Wise County, Texas. The area is home to 11,302 residents, producing a population density of 33 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 76426 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76426 sits at $92,130 (22% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $35,751. The poverty rate stands at 3.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $268,900 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,349 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76426 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wise County, so you can benchmark 76426 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 76426
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76426.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
25 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 76426, Bridgeport, 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
11,302
Population
340.4
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76426?
37.5
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
12.4%
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?
$92,130
Median Household Income
+22% vs state
$35,751
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 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?
4,365
Total Housing Units
3,820
Occupied Units
545
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$268,900
Median Home Value
+9% vs state
$1,349
Median Rent
1985
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
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
292
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+192%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76426 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 197 |
| 2021 | +17.4% | 231 |
| 2022 | +24.9% | 289 |
| 2023 | -5.2% | 274 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 292 |
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 327 business establishments in ZIP 76426, employing approximately 4,431 people with a combined annual payroll of $241,711,000.
327
Businesses
4,431
Employees
$241.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 50 | 15.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 33 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 9.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 24 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.2% |
| Information | 3 | 0.9% |
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 76426 vs 76073 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76073 | Paradise, TX | 5,327 | 8.0 mi |
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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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