Goldthwaite, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76844

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

3,550
3/sq mi
$68,032
Median income
$223,800
Median home value
27.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Goldthwaite pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76844 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76844 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1075.8 square miles in Goldthwaite, Mills County, Texas. The area is home to 3,550 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 76844 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76844 sits at $68,032 (10% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,619. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $223,800 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $702 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76844 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 76844 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 76844

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76844.

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 76844, Goldthwaite, 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

3,550

Population

1075.8

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76844?

46.8

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 75.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.1%
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?

$68,032

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$38,619

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 76844 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,032 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,942

Total Housing Units

1,292

Occupied Units

650

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$223,800

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$702

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 106 business establishments in ZIP 76844, employing approximately 736 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,041,000.

106

Businesses

736

Employees

$29.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 21 19.8%
Construction 15 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 11 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 10 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 9 8.5%
Wholesale trade 6 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 5.7%
Manufacturing 5 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.7%
Information 4 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.8%
Finance and insurance 3 2.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76844 in?
ZIP code 76844 (Goldthwaite) is located in Mills County, Texas. Mills County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mills-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76844?
ZIP code 76844 in Goldthwaite, TX has a population of 3,550 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76844?
The median household income in ZIP 76844 is $68,032, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76844?
The median home value in ZIP 76844 is $223,800, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76844?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76844 is White at 75.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76844?
ZIP code 76844 has 106 business establishments employing approximately 736 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76844?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76844 are: Retail trade (21), Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76844?
In ZIP code 76844, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% 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 76844?
In ZIP code 76844, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76844?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76844 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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