PlainZIP

Groesbeck, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76642

Limestone County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,057
11/sq mi
$62,243
Median income
$189,000
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Groesbeck pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76642 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76642 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas, home to 7,057 residents across 659.5 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76642 reports a modest median household income of $62,243 (18% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,620. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. Housing costs here run $189,000 for a typical home value (24% below the state average), with rent averaging $866 a month; 70.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 76642 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Limestone County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 76642

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Groesbeck, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76642.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 76642, Groesbeck, 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

7,057

Population

659.5

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76642?

38.9

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 61.3%
African American 18.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%

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?

$62,243

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$31,620

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

34.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76642 ranks nationally

Groesbeck, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,243 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,665

Total Housing Units

2,238

Occupied Units

427

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$189,000

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$866

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 113 business establishments in ZIP 76642, employing approximately 1,402 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,590,000.

113

Businesses

1,402

Employees

$59.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 16.8%
Construction 15 13.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 13 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 11 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 11 9.7%
Manufacturing 5 4.4%
Finance and insurance 5 4.4%
Wholesale trade 4 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.5%

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 76642 vs 76687 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
76687 Thornton, TX 1,466 9.0 mi

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Pop: 1,341
76653 standard
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Pop: 1,082
76686 standard
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Pop: 285
76678 standard
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Pop: 263

Related Areas

Limestone County Groesbeck, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76642 in? ▼
ZIP code 76642 (Groesbeck) is located in Limestone County, Texas. Limestone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/limestone-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76642? ▼
ZIP code 76642 in Groesbeck, TX has a population of 7,057 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76642? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76642 is $62,243, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76642? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76642 is $189,000, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76642? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76642 is White at 61.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76642? ▼
ZIP code 76642 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 1,402 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76642? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76642 are: Retail trade (19), Construction (15), Professional, scientific, and technical services (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76642? ▼
In ZIP code 76642, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 76642? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76642 is 34.5 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 76642? ▼
In ZIP code 76642, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76642? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76642 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.