ZIP Code 76849

ZIP code 76849 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2465.0 square miles in Junction, Kimble County, Texas. The area is home to 3,944 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 76849 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76849 sits at $62,977 (17% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $39,241. The poverty rate stands at 13.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $188,900 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $734 per month, and 78.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76849 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 76849 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 →