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Santo, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76472

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

1,499
6/sq mi
$103,482
Median income
$259,700
Median home value
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Santo pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76472 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76472 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Santo, Palo Pinto County, Texas, home to just 1,499 residents across 263.0 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76472 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,482 (37% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $39,742. 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.8%. Housing costs here run $259,700 for a typical home value (5% above the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 91.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is -. To put 76472 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Palo Pinto County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 76472

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Santo, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76472.

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 76472, Santo, 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

1,499

Population

263.0

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76472?

43.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$103,482

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$39,742

Per Capita Income

22.5%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 76472 ranks nationally

Santo, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,482 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%

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

What does housing look like?

619

Total Housing Units

551

Occupied Units

68

Vacant Units

3.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.8%
Renter 8.2%

$259,700

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

2003

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 76472, employing approximately 323 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,719,000.

42

Businesses

323

Employees

$11.7M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 16.7%
Construction 5 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 5 11.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 9.5%
Finance and insurance 3 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 7.1%

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 76472 vs 76462 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
76462 Lipan, TX 2,982 9.9 mi

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Pop: 2,434
76486 standard
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Pop: 1,375
76484 standard
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Pop: 1,147
76453 standard
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76475 standard
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Pop: 977

Related Areas

Palo Pinto County Santo, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76472 in? ▼
ZIP code 76472 (Santo) is located in Palo Pinto County, Texas. Palo Pinto County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/palo-pinto-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76472? ▼
ZIP code 76472 in Santo, TX has a population of 1,499 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76472? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76472 is $103,482, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76472? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76472 is $259,700, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76472? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76472 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76472? ▼
ZIP code 76472 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 323 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76472? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76472 are: Retail trade (7), Construction (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76472? ▼
In ZIP code 76472, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.7% 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 76472? ▼
In ZIP code 76472, approximately 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76472? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76472 is 22.5% 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.