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 Low-density area
- $62,243
- Median income Near-median income area
- $189,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Groesbeck pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st 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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,620. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $189,000 (24% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $866; owner occupancy is 70.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Limestone County, so 76642 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 76642
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Groesbeck, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76642.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 76642?
38.9
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
7.6%
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?
$62,243
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$31,620
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
34.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76642 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Groesbeck, 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)
$62,243 36th percentile higher than 36% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,665housing units
2,665
Total Housing Units
2,238
Occupied Units
427
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$189,000
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76642, 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 (7,057 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 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.
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