Perrin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76486
Palo Pinto County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,375
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $69,808
- Median income Near-median income area
- $408,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Perrin pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76486 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 76486 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Perrin, Palo Pinto County, Texas, home to just 1,375 residents across 269.6 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76486 reports a modest median household income of $69,808 (8% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,397. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $408,600 (65% above the average Texas ZIP), while 73.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $986.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Palo Pinto County, so 76486 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 76486
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Perrin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76486.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 76486, Perrin, 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
1,375
Population
269.6
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76486?
33.0
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
2.5%
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?
$69,808
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$37,397
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 76486 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Perrin, 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)
$69,808 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
553housing units
553
Total Housing Units
400
Occupied Units
153
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$408,600
Median Home Value
+65% vs state ZIP avg
$986
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 76486, employing approximately 67 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,731,000.
20
Businesses
67
Employees
$4.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 20.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 15.0% |
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 76486 vs 76490 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76490 | Whitt, TX | 91 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76486, 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 (1,375 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 76486 in?
ZIP code 76486 (Perrin) 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 76486?
ZIP code 76486 in Perrin, TX has a population of 1,375 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76486?
The median household income in ZIP 76486 is $69,808, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76486?
The median home value in ZIP 76486 is $408,600, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76486?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76486 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76486?
ZIP code 76486 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 67 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76486?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76486 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76486?
In ZIP code 76486, 41.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 76486?
In ZIP code 76486, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76486?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76486 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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