Italy, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76651
Ellis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,300
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,500
- Median income Near-median income area
- $224,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Italy pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76651 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 76651 (Italy, TX) fell -2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 76651 covers 268.3 square miles in Italy, Ellis County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,300 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76651 reports a modest median household income of $67,500 (11% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,386. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $224,500 (9% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,188; 70.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ellis County, so 76651 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 76651
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Italy, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76651.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 76651, Italy, 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
3,300
Population
268.3
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76651?
37.1
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
3.8%
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?
$67,500
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$31,386
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76651 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Italy, 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)
$67,500 46th percentile higher than 46% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,487housing units
1,487
Total Housing Units
1,318
Occupied Units
169
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$224,500
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,188
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 76651, employing approximately 762 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,292,000.
60
Businesses
762
Employees
$27.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 23.3% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 21.7% |
| Construction | 9 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.0% |
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 76651 vs 76041 →
ZIP 76651 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76651
Italy (76651)
3,300 residents
- 76641
Frost (76641)
1,674 residents
- 76670
Milford (76670)
1,377 residents
- 76041 434
Forreston (76041)
434 residents
- 76666 244
Mertens (76666)
244 residents
- 76623 242
Avalon (76623)
242 residents
- 76628 111
Brandon (76628)
111 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76651 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76651 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76041
Forreston (76041)
$131,250 median income
- 76628
Brandon (76628)
$97,083 median income
- 76641
Frost (76641)
$81,094 median income
- 76651
Italy (76651)
$67,500 median income
- 76670
Milford (76670)
$60,104 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 76651 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76651, 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 (3,300 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 76651 in?
ZIP code 76651 (Italy) is located in Ellis County, Texas. Ellis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ellis-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76651?
ZIP code 76651 in Italy, TX has a population of 3,300 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76651?
The median household income in ZIP 76651 is $67,500, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76651?
The median home value in ZIP 76651 is $224,500, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76651?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76651 is White at 71.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76651?
ZIP code 76651 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 762 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76651?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76651 are: Accommodation and food services (14), Retail trade (13), Construction (9). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76651?
In ZIP code 76651, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 76651?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76651 is 32.3 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 76651?
In ZIP code 76651, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76651?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76651 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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