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ZIP Code 76531

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

4,978
5/sq mi
$49,100
Median income
$126,300
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hamilton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76531 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76531 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 995.6 square miles in Hamilton, Hamilton County, Texas. The area is home to 4,978 residents, producing a population density of 5 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 76531 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76531 sits at $49,100 (35% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $36,326. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $126,300 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $894 per month, and 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76531 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 76531 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 76531

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76531.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 76531, Hamilton, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,978

Population

995.6

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76531?

44.3

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 84.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%

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?

$49,100

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$36,326

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 76531 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,100 13th percentile higher than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,372

Total Housing Units

1,632

Occupied Units

740

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$126,300

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$894

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 155 business establishments in ZIP 76531, employing approximately 1,254 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,448,000.

155

Businesses

1,254

Employees

$55.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 32 20.6%
Other services (except public administration) 22 14.2%
Construction 21 13.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 14 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 12 7.7%
Manufacturing 8 5.2%
Wholesale trade 7 4.5%
Finance and insurance 7 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76531 in?
ZIP code 76531 (Hamilton) is located in Hamilton County, Texas. Hamilton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hamilton-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76531?
ZIP code 76531 in Hamilton, TX has a population of 4,978 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76531?
The median household income in ZIP 76531 is $49,100, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76531?
The median home value in ZIP 76531 is $126,300, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76531?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76531 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76531?
ZIP code 76531 has 155 business establishments employing approximately 1,254 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76531?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76531 are: Retail trade (32), Other services (except public administration) (22), Construction (21). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76531?
In ZIP code 76531, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 76531?
In ZIP code 76531, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76531?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76531 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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