ZIP Code 76638
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Crawford · McLennan County · Texas
- Population
- 2,837
- Median income
- $129,917
- Median home value
- $440,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.7%
- Land area
- 213.3 sq mi
13/sq mi
▲ 70% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 59% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.4
Chicago
ZIP code 76638 in Crawford, Texas has a population of 2,837. The median household income is $129,917, which is 70% above the national average. Median home value is $440,900, 59% above the US average. 38.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 76638 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 213.3 square miles in Crawford, McLennan County, Texas. The area is home to 2,837 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 76638 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76638 sits at $129,917 (72% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $56,793. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $440,900 (78% above the state average) with median rent at $1,083 per month, and 95.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76638 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 39 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McLennan County, so you can benchmark 76638 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 76638
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76638.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 76638, Crawford, 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
2,837
Population
213.3
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76638?
40.4
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
4.1%
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?
$129,917
Median Household Income
+72% vs state
$56,793
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
39.0 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?
1,260
Total Housing Units
1,185
Occupied Units
75
Vacant Units
3.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$440,900
Median Home Value
+78% vs state
$1,083
Median Rent
1995
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
-11.1%
YoY Change (2024)
256
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+156%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 76638 have decreased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.3% | 203 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 225 |
| 2022 | +22.9% | 277 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 288 |
| 2024 | -11.1% | 256 |
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 53 business establishments in ZIP 76638, employing approximately 410 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,980,000.
53
Businesses
410
Employees
$22.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 17.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 13.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 11.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.7% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.7% |
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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