Taylor, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76574
Williamson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,661
- 48/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,568
- Median income Near-median income area
- $297,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Taylor pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 48
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76574 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 76574 (Taylor, TX) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 305.7 in 2023 to 324.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 76574 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Taylor, Williamson County, Texas, home to 17,661 residents across 368.7 square miles, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76574 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,568 (4% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,738. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $297,500 (20% above the average Texas ZIP), while 76.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,134.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Williamson County, so 76574 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 76574
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Taylor, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76574.
- Construction
Construction
73 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
36 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 76574, Taylor, 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
17,661
Population
368.7
Area (sq mi)
48
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76574?
42.2
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
9.1%
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?
$78,568
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$38,738
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76574 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Taylor, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,568 Top 36% higher than 64% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,294housing units
8,294
Total Housing Units
7,752
Occupied Units
542
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$297,500
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,134
Median Rent
1981
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
325
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+225%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76574 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 213 |
| 2021 | +18.3% | 252 |
| 2022 | +33.0% | 336 |
| 2023 | -8.9% | 306 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 325 |
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 439 business establishments in ZIP 76574, employing approximately 5,737 people with a combined annual payroll of $347,427,000.
439
Businesses
5,737
Employees
$347.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 73 | 16.6% |
| Retail trade | 64 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 36 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 3.2% |
| Information | 9 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.7% |
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 76574 vs 78615 →
ZIP 76574 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76574
Taylor (76574)
17,661 residents
- 76530 2,540
Granger (76530)
2,540 residents
- 76578 1,766
Thrall (76578)
1,766 residents
- 78615 1,290
Coupland (78615)
1,290 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76574 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76574 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76530
Granger (76530)
$106,250 median income
- 76578
Thrall (76578)
$105,063 median income
- 78615
Coupland (78615)
$80,938 median income
- 76574
Taylor (76574)
$78,568 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 76574 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76574, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,661 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 76574 in?
ZIP code 76574 (Taylor) is located in Williamson County, Texas. Williamson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/williamson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76574?
ZIP code 76574 in Taylor, TX has a population of 17,661 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76574?
The median household income in ZIP 76574 is $78,568, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76574?
The median home value in ZIP 76574 is $297,500, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76574?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76574 is White at 60.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 42.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76574?
ZIP code 76574 has 439 business establishments employing approximately 5,737 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76574?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76574 are: Construction (73), Retail trade (64), Accommodation and food services (43). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76574?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76574 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. 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 76574?
In ZIP code 76574, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 76574?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76574 is 30.8 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 76574?
In ZIP code 76574, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76574?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76574 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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