ZIP Code 76665

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Meridian · Bosque County · Texas

Population
2,526

6/sq mi

Median income
$62,857

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$160,700

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.3%

Median age 48.8

Land area
414.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 76665 in Meridian, Texas has a population of 2,526. The median household income is $62,857, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $160,700, 42% below the US average. 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 76665 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 414.1 square miles in Meridian, Bosque County, Texas. The area is home to 2,526 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 76665 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76665 sits at $62,857 (17% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $37,404. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $160,700 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $646 per month, and 58.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76665 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bosque County, so you can benchmark 76665 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 76665

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76665.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,526

Population

414.1

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76665?

48.8

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 78.7%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%

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

$37,404

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,424

Total Housing Units

1,204

Occupied Units

220

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.0%
Renter 42.0%

$160,700

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
76637 Cranfills Gap, TX 536 11.8 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Meridian, TX

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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