ZIP Code 76653

ZIP code 76653 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 386.4 square miles in Kosse, Limestone County, Texas. The area is home to 1,082 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 76653 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76653 sits at $48,500 (36% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $36,978. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $150,200 (39% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 86.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76653 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Limestone County, so you can benchmark 76653 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 →