PlainZIP

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
$41,056
Median income
$66,700
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
2th 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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $17,304. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.9%. The typical home here is valued at $66,700 (73% below the state average); renters pay a median of $687 monthly, and 67.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 76661 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Falls 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 76661

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marlin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76661.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 76661?

37.5

Median Age

43.1%

Male

56.9%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 35.5%
African American 33.8%
Asian 12.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%

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

$17,304

Per Capita Income

24.8%

Poverty Rate

12.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 76661 ranks nationally

Marlin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,056 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,042

Total Housing Units

2,455

Occupied Units

587

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$66,700

Median Home Value

-73% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76661 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
76680 Reagan, TX 190 8.9 mi
76682 Riesel, TX 2,660 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Falls County

76570 standard
Rosebud, TX
Pop: 2,572
76656 standard
Lott, TX
Pop: 2,276
76632 standard
Chilton, TX
Pop: 1,778
76519 standard
Burlington, TX
Pop: 626
76680 standard
Reagan, TX
Pop: 190
76685 standard
Satin, TX
Pop: 108

Related Areas

Falls County Marlin, TX Texas

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.

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