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Cameron, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76520

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

8,413
11/sq mi
$64,800
Median income
$162,100
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cameron pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76520 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76520 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cameron, Milam County, Texas, home to 8,413 residents across 779.0 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76520 reports a modest median household income of $64,800 (14% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,867. Local economic indicators show a 16.6% poverty rate alongside 7.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $162,100 for a typical home value (35% below the state average), with rent averaging $954 a month; 71.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Milam County, so you can benchmark 76520 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 76520

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cameron, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76520.

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 76520, Cameron, 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

8,413

Population

779.0

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76520?

37.8

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 58.8%
African American 15.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%

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?

$64,800

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$31,867

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76520 ranks nationally

Cameron, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,800 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,498

Total Housing Units

3,159

Occupied Units

339

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$162,100

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$954

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 162 business establishments in ZIP 76520, employing approximately 1,515 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,073,000.

162

Businesses

1,515

Employees

$68.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 22 13.6%
Construction 18 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 15 9.3%
Finance and insurance 14 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 14 8.6%
Manufacturing 11 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 5.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 3.1%
Wholesale trade 4 2.5%
Information 4 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.9%

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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ZIP Code City Population Distance
76519 Burlington, TX 626 11.6 mi

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Related Areas

Milam County Cameron, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76520 in? ▼
ZIP code 76520 (Cameron) is located in Milam County, Texas. Milam County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/milam-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76520? ▼
ZIP code 76520 in Cameron, TX has a population of 8,413 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76520? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76520 is $64,800, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76520? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76520 is $162,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76520? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76520 is White at 58.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76520? ▼
ZIP code 76520 has 162 business establishments employing approximately 1,515 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76520? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76520 are: Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (22), Construction (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76520? ▼
In ZIP code 76520, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 76520? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76520 is 24.4 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 76520? ▼
In ZIP code 76520, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76520? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76520 is 16.6% 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.