Thorndale, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76577
Milam County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,046
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $64,107
- Median income Near-median income area
- $218,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Thorndale pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76577 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 76577 covers 390.5 square miles in Thorndale, Milam County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,046 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76577 reports a modest median household income of $64,107 (15% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,923. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $218,400 (12% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,069; 73.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Milam County, so 76577 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 76577
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thorndale, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76577.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 76577, Thorndale, 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
3,046
Population
390.5
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76577?
47.1
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
0.9%
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?
$64,107
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$32,923
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76577 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Thorndale, 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)
$64,107 40th percentile higher than 40% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,551housing units
1,551
Total Housing Units
1,336
Occupied Units
215
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,400
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,069
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 76577, employing approximately 218 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,940,000.
40
Businesses
218
Employees
$7.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 27.5% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 20.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 7.5% |
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 76577 vs 76578 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76578 | Thrall, TX | 1,766 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76577, 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 (3,046 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 76577 in?
ZIP code 76577 (Thorndale) 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 76577?
ZIP code 76577 in Thorndale, TX has a population of 3,046 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76577?
The median household income in ZIP 76577 is $64,107, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76577?
The median home value in ZIP 76577 is $218,400, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76577?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76577 is White at 71.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76577?
ZIP code 76577 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 218 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76577?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76577 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (8), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76577?
In ZIP code 76577, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 76577?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76577 is 32.8 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 76577?
In ZIP code 76577, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76577?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76577 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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