Eddy, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76524
McLennan County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,867
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,286
- Median income Near-median income area
- $219,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eddy pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76524 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 76524 covers 173.8 square miles in Eddy, McLennan County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,867 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76524 reports a modest median household income of $69,286 (8% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,647. The poverty rate is 32.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $219,700 (11% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,135; 82.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McLennan County, so 76524 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 76524
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eddy, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76524.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 76524, Eddy, 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
2,867
Population
173.8
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76524?
45.6
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
10.5%
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?
$69,286
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$47,647
Per Capita Income
32.2%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76524 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Eddy, 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)
$69,286 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
1,437housing units
1,437
Total Housing Units
1,272
Occupied Units
165
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,700
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,135
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 76524, employing approximately 119 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,261,000.
24
Businesses
119
Employees
$4.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 12.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 12.5% |
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 76524 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76655
Lorena (76655)
7,831 residents
- 76579
Troy (76579)
4,258 residents
- 76524 2,867
Eddy (76524)
2,867 residents
- 76656 2,276
Lott (76656)
2,276 residents
- 76630 1,840
Bruceville (76630)
1,840 residents
- 76632 1,778
Chilton (76632)
1,778 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76524 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76524 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76655
Lorena (76655)
$99,917 median income
- 76579
Troy (76579)
$85,480 median income
- 76630
Bruceville (76630)
$83,950 median income
- 76632
Chilton (76632)
$76,193 median income
- 76656
Lott (76656)
$70,703 median income
- 76524
Eddy (76524)
$69,286 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 76524 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76524, 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 (2,867 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 76524 in?
ZIP code 76524 (Eddy) is located in McLennan County, Texas. McLennan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mclennan-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76524?
ZIP code 76524 in Eddy, TX has a population of 2,867 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76524?
The median household income in ZIP 76524 is $69,286, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76524?
The median home value in ZIP 76524 is $219,700, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76524?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76524 is White at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76524?
ZIP code 76524 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 119 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76524?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76524 are: Construction (3), Wholesale trade (3), Retail trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76524?
In ZIP code 76524, 46.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 76524?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76524 is 29.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76524?
In ZIP code 76524, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76524?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76524 is 32.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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