ZIP Code 76577
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Thorndale · Milam County · Texas
- Population
- 3,046
- Median income
- $64,107
- Median home value
- $218,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.2%
- Land area
- 390.5 sq mi
8/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.1
Chicago
ZIP code 76577 in Thorndale, Texas has a population of 3,046. The median household income is $64,107, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $218,400, 21% below the US average. 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76577 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 390.5 square miles in Thorndale, Milam County, Texas. The area is home to 3,046 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 76577 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76577 sits at $64,107 (15% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,923. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $218,400 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,069 per month, and 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76577 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Milam County, so you can benchmark 76577 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 76577
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$32,923
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 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?
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
$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 |
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Official Data Resources for Thorndale, 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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