De Leon, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76444

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

3,635
10/sq mi
$68,147
Median income
$115,800
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

De Leon pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76444 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76444 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 374.7 square miles in De Leon, Comanche County, Texas. The area is home to 3,635 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 76444 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76444 sits at $68,147 (10% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,907. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $115,800 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $608 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76444 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 76444 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 76444

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76444.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 76444, De Leon, 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

3,635

Population

374.7

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76444?

44.4

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 75.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%

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?

$68,147

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$28,907

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76444 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,147 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,859

Total Housing Units

1,477

Occupied Units

382

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$115,800

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$608

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 71 business establishments in ZIP 76444, employing approximately 537 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,525,000.

71

Businesses

537

Employees

$24.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 18.3%
Retail trade 13 18.3%
Other services (except public administration) 8 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 6 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 5 7.0%
Finance and insurance 4 5.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 4.2%
Manufacturing 3 4.2%
Wholesale trade 3 4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76444 in?
ZIP code 76444 (De Leon) is located in Comanche County, Texas. Comanche County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/comanche-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76444?
ZIP code 76444 in De Leon, TX has a population of 3,635 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76444?
The median household income in ZIP 76444 is $68,147, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76444?
The median home value in ZIP 76444 is $115,800, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76444?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76444 is White at 75.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76444?
ZIP code 76444 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 537 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76444?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76444 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76444?
In ZIP code 76444, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 76444?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76444 is 19.1 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 76444?
In ZIP code 76444, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76444?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76444 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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