Rising Star, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76471

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

1,906
4/sq mi
$54,773
Median income
$141,700
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rising Star pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76471 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76471 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 453.8 square miles in Rising Star, Eastland County, Texas. The area is home to 1,906 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 76471 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76471 sits at $54,773 (28% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $37,086. The poverty rate stands at 16.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $141,700 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $700 per month, and 73.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76471 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Eastland County, so you can benchmark 76471 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 76471

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76471.

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 76471, Rising Star, 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

1,906

Population

453.8

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76471?

52.4

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 82.1%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

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?

$54,773

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$37,086

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76471 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,773 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 45.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,018

Total Housing Units

680

Occupied Units

338

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.5%
Renter 26.5%

$141,700

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$700

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 76471, employing approximately 189 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,170,000.

40

Businesses

189

Employees

$6.2M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 15.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 10.0%
Construction 4 10.0%
Manufacturing 4 10.0%
Finance and insurance 4 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 10.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.5%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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76435 Carbon, TX 612 12.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76471 in?
ZIP code 76471 (Rising Star) is located in Eastland County, Texas. Eastland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/eastland-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76471?
ZIP code 76471 in Rising Star, TX has a population of 1,906 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76471?
The median household income in ZIP 76471 is $54,773, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76471?
The median home value in ZIP 76471 is $141,700, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76471?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76471 is White at 82.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76471?
ZIP code 76471 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 189 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76471?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76471 are: Retail trade (6), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (4), Construction (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76471?
In ZIP code 76471, 45.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 76471?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76471 is 21.1 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 76471?
In ZIP code 76471, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76471?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76471 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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