PlainZIP

Milano, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76556

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

1,461
6/sq mi
$52,328
Median income
$153,800
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Milano pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76556 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76556 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milano, Milam County, Texas, home to just 1,461 residents across 256.3 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76556 reports a modest median household income of $52,328 (31% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,870. Poverty here runs at 12.2%, with unemployment measured at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $153,800 (38% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 93.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Milam County, letting you compare 76556 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 76556, Milano, 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

1,461

Population

256.3

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76556?

47.9

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 75.5%
African American 11.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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?

$52,328

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$28,870

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 76556 ranks nationally

Milano, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,328 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

834

Total Housing Units

656

Occupied Units

178

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.9%
Renter 6.1%

$153,800

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 76556, employing approximately 62 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,043,000.

16

Businesses

62

Employees

$3.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 25.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 76556 vs 77857 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
77857 Gause, TX 757 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Milam County

76567 standard
Rockdale, TX
Pop: 8,984
76520 standard
Cameron, TX
Pop: 8,413
76577 standard
Thorndale, TX
Pop: 3,046
76518 standard
Buckholts, TX
Pop: 1,581
77857 standard
Gause, TX
Pop: 757
76523 standard
Davilla, TX
Pop: 18

Related Areas

Milam County Milano, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76556 in? ▼
ZIP code 76556 (Milano) is located in Milam County, Texas. Milam County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/milam-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76556? ▼
ZIP code 76556 in Milano, TX has a population of 1,461 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76556? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76556 is $52,328, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76556? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76556 is $153,800, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76556? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76556 is White at 75.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76556? ▼
ZIP code 76556 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 62 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76556? ▼
In ZIP code 76556, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 76556? ▼
In ZIP code 76556, approximately 93.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76556? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76556 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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