ZIP Code 76679

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Purdon · Navarro County · Texas

Population
1,432

7/sq mi

Median income
$75,878

▼ 1% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$161,300

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.4%

Median age 39.1

Land area
198.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 76679 in Purdon, Texas has a population of 1,432. The median household income is $75,878, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $161,300, 42% below the US average. 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 76679 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 198.9 square miles in Purdon, Navarro County, Texas. The area is home to 1,432 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 76679 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76679 sits at $75,878 (0% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $35,621. The poverty rate stands at 20.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $161,300 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $1,738 per month, and 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76679 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Navarro County, so you can benchmark 76679 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 76679, Purdon, 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

1,432

Population

198.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76679?

39.1

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 65.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%

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?

$75,878

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$35,621

Per Capita Income

20.7%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

636

Total Housing Units

494

Occupied Units

142

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$161,300

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$1,738

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 76679, employing approximately 42 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,503,000.

14

Businesses

42

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 4 28.6%

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 76679 vs 76639 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
76639 Dawson, TX 1,584 5.5 mi
75102 Barry, TX 1,322 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Navarro County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76679 in?
ZIP code 76679 (Purdon) is located in Navarro County, Texas. Navarro County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/navarro-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76679?
ZIP code 76679 in Purdon, TX has a population of 1,432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76679?
The median household income in ZIP 76679 is $75,878, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76679?
The median home value in ZIP 76679 is $161,300, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76679?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76679 is White at 65.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76679?
ZIP code 76679 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 42 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76679?
In ZIP code 76679, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 76679?
In ZIP code 76679, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76679?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76679 is 20.7% 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 Purdon, 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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