ZIP Code 76639

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Dawson · Navarro County · Texas

Population
1,584

7/sq mi

Median income
$48,514

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$154,400

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.8%

Median age 39.1

Land area
236.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 76639 in Dawson, Texas has a population of 1,584. The median household income is $48,514, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $154,400, 44% below the US average. 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 76639 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 236.4 square miles in Dawson, Navarro County, Texas. The area is home to 1,584 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 76639 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76639 sits at $48,514 (36% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $27,971. The poverty rate stands at 17.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $154,400 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $748 per month, and 65.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76639 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Navarro County, so you can benchmark 76639 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 →

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 76639, Dawson, 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

1,584

Population

236.4

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76639?

39.1

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 73.9%
African American 16.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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?

$48,514

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$27,971

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

924

Total Housing Units

802

Occupied Units

122

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.2%
Renter 34.8%

$154,400

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$748

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 76639, employing approximately 46 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,542,000.

12

Businesses

46

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 25.0%

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 76639 vs 76679 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
76679 Purdon, TX 1,432 5.5 mi
76635 Coolidge, TX 1,341 10.0 mi
76648 Hubbard, TX 2,302 8.8 mi
76686 Tehuacana, TX 285 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Navarro County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76639 in?
ZIP code 76639 (Dawson) is located in Navarro County, Texas. Navarro County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/navarro-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76639?
ZIP code 76639 in Dawson, TX has a population of 1,584 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76639?
The median household income in ZIP 76639 is $48,514, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76639?
The median home value in ZIP 76639 is $154,400, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76639?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76639 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76639?
ZIP code 76639 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 46 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76639?
In ZIP code 76639, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 76639?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76639 is 32.0 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 76639?
In ZIP code 76639, approximately 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76639?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76639 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Dawson, TX

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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