ZIP Code 76666

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Mertens · Hill County · Texas

Population
244

6/sq mi

Median home value
$93,000

▼ 67% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.0%

Median age 30.5

Land area
42.1 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 76666 in Mertens, Texas has a population of 244. Median home value is $93,000, 67% below the US average. 8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 76666 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.1 square miles in Mertens, Hill County, Texas. The area is home to 244 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 76666 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76666 sits at , while per-capita income is $23,675. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $93,000 (62% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 57.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76666 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hill County, so you can benchmark 76666 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 →

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 76666, Mertens, 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

244

Population

42.1

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76666?

30.5

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%

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?

$23,675

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.0%

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

What does housing look like?

101

Total Housing Units

86

Occupied Units

15

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.0%
Renter 43.0%

$93,000

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

1980

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 76666 vs 76628 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
76628 Brandon, TX 111 2.2 mi
76650 Irene, TX 104 5.3 mi
76631 Bynum, TX 522 5.6 mi
76641 Frost, TX 1,674 7.2 mi
76660 Malone, TX 506 8.3 mi
76670 Milford, TX 1,377 7.4 mi
76651 Italy, TX 3,300 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76666 in?
ZIP code 76666 (Mertens) is located in Hill County, Texas. Hill County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hill-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76666?
ZIP code 76666 in Mertens, TX has a population of 244 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76666?
The median home value in ZIP 76666 is $93,000, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76666?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76666 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.3% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76666?
In ZIP code 76666, 47.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.0% 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 76666?
In ZIP code 76666, approximately 57.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76666?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76666 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Mertens, TX

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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