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ZIP Code 76550

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Lampasas · Lampasas County · Texas

Population
11,586

8/sq mi

Median income
$78,578

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$241,600

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 55% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.3%

Median age 42.8

Land area
1379.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 76550 in Lampasas, Texas has a population of 11,586. The median household income is $78,578, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $241,600, 13% below the US average. 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 76550 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1379.3 square miles in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. The area is home to 11,586 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 76550 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76550 sits at $78,578 (4% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,925. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $241,600 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $1,018 per month, and 74.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76550 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 76550 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 76550

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76550.

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 76550, Lampasas, 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

11,586

Population

1379.3

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76550?

42.8

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 80.5%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%

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?

$78,578

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$38,925

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,197

Total Housing Units

5,290

Occupied Units

907

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.6%
Renter 25.4%

$241,600

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$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.

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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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Official Data Resources for Lampasas, TX

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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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