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 Low-density area
- $103,482
- Median income Above-median income area
- $259,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,742. The poverty rate is 22.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $259,700 (5% above the average Texas ZIP); 91.8% of occupied 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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Palo Pinto County, so 76472 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 76472?
43.2
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
3.7%
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?
$103,482
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$39,742
Per Capita Income
22.5%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 76472 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Santo, 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)
$103,482 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
619housing units
619
Total Housing Units
551
Occupied Units
68
Vacant Units
3.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$259,700
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76472, 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 (1,499 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 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.
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