Marlin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76661
Falls County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,708
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $41,056
- Median income Below-median income area
- $66,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marlin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76661 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 76661 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marlin, Falls County, Texas, home to 8,708 residents across 416.7 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76661 reports a modest median household income of $41,056 (46% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,304. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $66,700 (73% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $687; owner occupancy is 67.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Falls County, so 76661 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 76661
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marlin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76661.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Finance and insurance 10
Finance and insurance
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 10
Accommodation and food services
10 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 76661, Marlin, 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
8,708
Population
416.7
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76661?
37.5
Median Age
43.1%
Male
56.9%
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?
$41,056
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$17,304
Per Capita Income
24.8%
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 76661 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Marlin, 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)
$41,056 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
3,042housing units
3,042
Total Housing Units
2,455
Occupied Units
587
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$66,700
Median Home Value
-73% vs state ZIP avg
$687
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 104 business establishments in ZIP 76661, employing approximately 877 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,834,000.
104
Businesses
877
Employees
$34.8M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 28 | 26.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 18.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 13.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.9% |
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 76661 vs 76680 →
ZIP 76661 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76661
Marlin (76661)
8,708 residents
- 76682 2,660
Riesel (76682)
2,660 residents
- 76680 190
Reagan (76680)
190 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76661 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76661, 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 (8,708 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 76661 in?
ZIP code 76661 (Marlin) is located in Falls County, Texas. Falls County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/falls-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76661?
ZIP code 76661 in Marlin, TX has a population of 8,708 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76661?
The median household income in ZIP 76661 is $41,056, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76661?
The median home value in ZIP 76661 is $66,700, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76661?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76661 is White at 35.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76661?
ZIP code 76661 has 104 business establishments employing approximately 877 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76661?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76661 are: Retail trade (28), Health care and social assistance (19), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76661?
In ZIP code 76661, 42.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76661?
In ZIP code 76661, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76661?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76661 is 24.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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