ZIP Code 76571
standardSource:
Salado · Bell County · Texas
- Population
- 6,790
- Median income
- $111,863
- Median home value
- $466,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.5%
- Land area
- 305.9 sq mi
22/sq mi
▲ 47% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 68% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.6
Chicago
ZIP code 76571 in Salado, Texas has a population of 6,790. The median household income is $111,863, which is 47% above the national average. Median home value is $466,100, 68% above the US average. 43.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76571 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 305.9 square miles in Salado, Bell County, Texas. The area is home to 6,790 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 76571 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76571 sits at $111,863 (48% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $59,431. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $466,100 (88% above the state average) with median rent at $1,188 per month, and 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76571 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bell County, so you can benchmark 76571 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 76571
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76571.
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 76571, Salado, 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
6,790
Population
305.9
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76571?
47.6
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
6.0%
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?
$111,863
Median Household Income
+48% vs state
$59,431
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,737
Total Housing Units
3,505
Occupied Units
232
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$466,100
Median Home Value
+88% vs state
$1,188
Median Rent
2005
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
+1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76571 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 176 |
| 2021 | +19.4% | 210 |
| 2022 | +27.5% | 268 |
| 2023 | -2.1% | 262 |
| 2024 | +1.8% | 267 |
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 258 business establishments in ZIP 76571, employing approximately 2,293 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,165,000.
258
Businesses
2,293
Employees
$96.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 47 | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 34 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.9% |
| Information | 5 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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