ZIP Code 76538

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Jonesboro · Coryell County · Texas

Population
761

2/sq mi

Median income
$63,750

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$122,500

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.6%

Median age 53.5

Land area
380.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 76538 in Jonesboro, Texas has a population of 761. The median household income is $63,750, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $122,500, 56% below the US average. 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 76538 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 380.5 square miles in Jonesboro, Coryell County, Texas. The area is home to 761 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 76538 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76538 sits at $63,750 (16% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $44,678. The poverty rate stands at 23.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.3%. On housing, the median home value is $122,500 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $867 per month, and 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76538 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Coryell County, so you can benchmark 76538 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

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 76538, Jonesboro, 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

761

Population

380.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76538?

53.5

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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?

$63,750

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$44,678

Per Capita Income

23.7%

Poverty Rate

0.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

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

What does housing look like?

506

Total Housing Units

432

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$122,500

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$867

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 76538, employing approximately 69 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,221,000.

13

Businesses

69

Employees

$4.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 38.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
76637 Cranfills Gap, TX 536 9.6 mi
76566 Purmela, TX 258 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76538 in?
ZIP code 76538 (Jonesboro) is located in Coryell County, Texas. Coryell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/coryell-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76538?
ZIP code 76538 in Jonesboro, TX has a population of 761 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76538?
The median household income in ZIP 76538 is $63,750, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76538?
The median home value in ZIP 76538 is $122,500, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76538?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76538 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76538?
ZIP code 76538 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 69 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76538?
In ZIP code 76538, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% 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 76538?
In ZIP code 76538, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76538?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76538 is 23.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Jonesboro, TX

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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