Junction, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76849
Kimble County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,944
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,977
- Median income Near-median income area
- $188,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Junction pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76849 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 76849 covers 2465.0 square miles in Junction, Kimble County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,944 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76849 reports a modest median household income of $62,977 (17% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,241. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $188,900 (24% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $734; owner occupancy is 78.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 76849.
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 76849
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Junction, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76849.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Manufacturing 7
Manufacturing
7 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 76849, Junction, 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
3,944
Population
2465.0
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76849?
46.1
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
4.7%
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?
$62,977
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$39,241
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 76849 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Junction, 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)
$62,977 38th percentile higher than 38% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,203housing units
2,203
Total Housing Units
1,661
Occupied Units
542
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$188,900
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$734
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 128 business establishments in ZIP 76849, employing approximately 878 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,803,000.
128
Businesses
878
Employees
$34.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 31 | 24.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 20.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 12.5% |
| Construction | 15 | 11.7% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76849, 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 (3,944 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 76849 in?
ZIP code 76849 (Junction) is located in Kimble County, Texas. Kimble County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kimble-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76849?
ZIP code 76849 in Junction, TX has a population of 3,944 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76849?
The median household income in ZIP 76849 is $62,977, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76849?
The median home value in ZIP 76849 is $188,900, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76849?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76849 is White at 74.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76849?
ZIP code 76849 has 128 business establishments employing approximately 878 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76849?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76849 are: Retail trade (31), Accommodation and food services (26), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76849?
In ZIP code 76849, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% 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 76849?
In ZIP code 76849, 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 76849?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76849 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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