Lampasas, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76550
Lampasas County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,586
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $78,578
- Median income Near-median income area
- $241,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lampasas pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76550 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 76550 (Lampasas, TX) fell -7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 349.3 in 2023 to 323.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 76550 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas, home to 11,586 residents across 1379.3 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76550 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,578 (4% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,925. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $241,600 (2% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,018; 74.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 76550.
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 76550
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lampasas, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76550.
- Construction
Construction
77 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 30
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 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 76550, Lampasas, 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
11,586
Population
1379.3
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76550?
42.8
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
5.0%
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?
$78,578
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$38,925
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76550 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Lampasas, 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)
$78,578 Top 36% higher than 64% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,197housing units
6,197
Total Housing Units
5,290
Occupied Units
907
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$241,600
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,018
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
324
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+224%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76550 have decreased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +224% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.3% | 218 |
| 2021 | +18.4% | 258 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 302 |
| 2023 | +15.8% | 349 |
| 2024 | -7.4% | 324 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 357 business establishments in ZIP 76550, employing approximately 3,884 people with a combined annual payroll of $178,807,000.
357
Businesses
3,884
Employees
$178.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 77 | 21.6% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 3.4% |
| Information | 8 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76550, 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 (11,586 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 76550 in?
ZIP code 76550 (Lampasas) is located in Lampasas County, Texas. Lampasas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lampasas-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76550?
ZIP code 76550 in Lampasas, TX has a population of 11,586 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76550?
The median household income in ZIP 76550 is $78,578, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76550?
The median home value in ZIP 76550 is $241,600, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76550?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76550 is White at 80.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76550?
ZIP code 76550 has 357 business establishments employing approximately 3,884 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76550?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76550 are: Construction (77), Retail trade (45), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76550?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76550 decreased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 224%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76550?
In ZIP code 76550, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% 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 76550?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76550 is 26.8 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 76550?
In ZIP code 76550, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76550?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76550 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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