PlainZIP

Cherokee, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76832

San Saba County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

559
1/sq mi
$45,536
Median income
$145,300
Median home value
8.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cherokee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76832 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76832 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cherokee, San Saba County, Texas, home to just 559 residents across 508.2 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76832 reports a modest median household income of $45,536 (40% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,839. Poverty here runs at 22.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $145,300 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $975 per month, and 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing San Saba County, letting you compare 76832 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 76832, Cherokee, 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

559

Population

508.2

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76832?

45.3

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.6%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$45,536

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$31,839

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 76832 ranks nationally

Cherokee, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$45,536 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.8%

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

What does housing look like?

300

Total Housing Units

189

Occupied Units

111

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$145,300

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$975

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 76832, employing approximately 68 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,213,000.

12

Businesses

68

Employees

$4.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 25.0%

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 76832 vs 76885 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
76885 Valley Spring, TX 154 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Saba County

76877 standard
San Saba, TX
Pop: 4,558
76871 standard
Richland Springs, TX
Pop: 784
76824 standard
Bend, TX
Pop: 35

Related Areas

San Saba County Cherokee, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76832 in? ▼
ZIP code 76832 (Cherokee) is located in San Saba County, Texas. San Saba County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-saba-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76832? ▼
ZIP code 76832 in Cherokee, TX has a population of 559 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76832? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76832 is $45,536, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76832? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76832 is $145,300, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76832? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76832 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76832? ▼
ZIP code 76832 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 68 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76832? ▼
In ZIP code 76832, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% 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 76832? ▼
In ZIP code 76832, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76832? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76832 is 22.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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