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 Low-density area
- $64,800
- Median income Near-median income area
- $162,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cameron pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 76520 (Cameron, TX) fell -23.2% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,867. The poverty rate is 16.6%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,100 (35% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $954; owner occupancy is 71.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Milam County, so 76520 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 76520
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cameron, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76520.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
14 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 76520?
37.8
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
5.5%
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?
$64,800
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$31,867
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76520 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Cameron, 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)
$64,800 41st percentile higher than 41% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,498housing units
3,498
Total Housing Units
3,159
Occupied Units
339
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,100
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 76520 vs 76519 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76519 | Burlington, TX | 626 | 11.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76520, 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 (8,413 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 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.
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