Ballinger, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76821
Runnels County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,869
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,380
- Median income Near-median income area
- $112,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ballinger pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76821 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 76821 covers 785.3 square miles in Ballinger, Runnels County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,869 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76821 reports a modest median household income of $63,380 (16% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,792. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,900 (54% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,013; owner occupancy is 78.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Runnels County, so 76821 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 76821
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ballinger, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76821.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 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 76821, Ballinger, 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
4,869
Population
785.3
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76821?
42.7
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
1.6%
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?
$63,380
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$31,792
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 76821 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Ballinger, 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)
$63,380 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
2,276housing units
2,276
Total Housing Units
1,816
Occupied Units
460
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,900
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$1,013
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 121 business establishments in ZIP 76821, employing approximately 1,548 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,245,000.
121
Businesses
1,548
Employees
$68.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 25 | 20.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 10 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 5.0% |
| Information | 5 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.5% |
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 76821 vs 76875 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76875 | Rowena, TX | 668 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76821, 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 (4,869 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 76821 in?
ZIP code 76821 (Ballinger) is located in Runnels County, Texas. Runnels County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/runnels-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76821?
ZIP code 76821 in Ballinger, TX has a population of 4,869 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76821?
The median household income in ZIP 76821 is $63,380, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76821?
The median home value in ZIP 76821 is $112,900, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76821?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76821 is White at 65.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76821?
ZIP code 76821 has 121 business establishments employing approximately 1,548 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76821?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76821 are: Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (16), Accommodation and food services (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76821?
In ZIP code 76821, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 76821?
In ZIP code 76821, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76821?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76821 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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