ZIP Code 76557

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Moody · McLennan County · Texas

Population
5,178

15/sq mi

Median income
$86,056

▲ 13% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$232,400

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.8%

Median age 43.5

Land area
352.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 76557 in Moody, Texas has a population of 5,178. The median household income is $86,056, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $232,400, 16% below the US average. 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 76557 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 352.2 square miles in Moody, McLennan County, Texas. The area is home to 5,178 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 76557 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76557 sits at $86,056 (14% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $40,649. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $232,400 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,154 per month, and 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76557 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McLennan County, so you can benchmark 76557 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 76557

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76557.

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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 76557, Moody, 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

5,178

Population

352.2

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76557?

43.5

Median Age

54.9%

Male

45.1%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 73.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%

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?

$86,056

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$40,649

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,096

Total Housing Units

1,894

Occupied Units

202

Vacant Units

2.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$232,400

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,154

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 68 business establishments in ZIP 76557, employing approximately 267 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,030,000.

68

Businesses

267

Employees

$10.0M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 18 26.5%
Retail trade 7 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 6 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 7.3%
Wholesale trade 4 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.4%

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
76579 Troy, TX 4,258 10.3 mi
76561 Oglesby, TX 962 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76557 in?
ZIP code 76557 (Moody) is located in McLennan County, Texas. McLennan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mclennan-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76557?
ZIP code 76557 in Moody, TX has a population of 5,178 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76557?
The median household income in ZIP 76557 is $86,056, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76557?
The median home value in ZIP 76557 is $232,400, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76557?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76557 is White at 73.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76557?
ZIP code 76557 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 267 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76557?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76557 are: Construction (18), Retail trade (7), Transportation and warehousing (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76557?
In ZIP code 76557, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 76557?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76557 is 27.7 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 76557?
In ZIP code 76557, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76557?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76557 is 9.5% 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 Moody, 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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