Meridian, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76665
Bosque County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,526
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,857
- Median income Near-median income area
- $160,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Meridian pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76665 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 76665 covers 414.1 square miles in Meridian, Bosque County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,526 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76665 reports a modest median household income of $62,857 (17% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,404. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 0.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $160,700 (35% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $646; owner occupancy is 58.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bosque County, so 76665 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 76665
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Meridian, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76665.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 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 76665, Meridian, 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
2,526
Population
414.1
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76665?
48.8
Median Age
44.8%
Male
55.2%
Female
5.8%
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?
$62,857
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$37,404
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 76665 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Meridian, 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)
$62,857 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
1,424housing units
1,424
Total Housing Units
1,204
Occupied Units
220
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,700
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$646
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 76665, employing approximately 499 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,014,000.
58
Businesses
499
Employees
$18.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 17.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 17.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 13.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 10.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.2% |
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 76665 vs 76637 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76637 | Cranfills Gap, TX | 536 | 11.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76665, 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 (2,526 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 76665 in?
ZIP code 76665 (Meridian) is located in Bosque County, Texas. Bosque County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bosque-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76665?
ZIP code 76665 in Meridian, TX has a population of 2,526 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76665?
The median household income in ZIP 76665 is $62,857, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76665?
The median home value in ZIP 76665 is $160,700, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76665?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76665 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76665?
ZIP code 76665 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 499 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76665?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76665 are: Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (10), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76665?
In ZIP code 76665, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 76665?
In ZIP code 76665, approximately 58.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76665?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76665 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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