ZIP Code 76556

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Milano · Milam County · Texas

Population
1,461

6/sq mi

Median income
$52,328

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$153,800

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.1%

Median age 47.9

Land area
256.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 76556 in Milano, Texas has a population of 1,461. The median household income is $52,328, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $153,800, 45% below the US average. 16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 76556 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 256.3 square miles in Milano, Milam County, Texas. The area is home to 1,461 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 76556 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76556 sits at $52,328 (31% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,870. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 76556 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Milam County, so you can benchmark 76556 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 76556, Milano, 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

1,461

Population

256.3

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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

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

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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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Official Data Resources for Milano, TX

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

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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