ZIP Code 76858

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Melvin · McCulloch County · Texas

Population
254

1/sq mi

Median income
$71,875

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$88,800

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.3%

Median age 38.8

Land area
317.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 76858 in Melvin, Texas has a population of 254. The median household income is $71,875, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $88,800, 68% below the US average. 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 76858 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 317.5 square miles in Melvin, McCulloch County, Texas. The area is home to 254 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 76858 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76858 sits at $71,875 (5% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $37,770. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 10.2%. On housing, the median home value is $88,800 (64% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 95.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76858 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 76858 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 →

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 76858, Melvin, 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

254

Population

317.5

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76858?

38.8

Median Age

64.6%

Male

35.4%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 78.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%

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?

$71,875

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$37,770

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

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

What does housing look like?

159

Total Housing Units

86

Occupied Units

73

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.3%
Renter 4.7%

$88,800

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 76858, employing approximately 52 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,726,000.

3

Businesses

52

Employees

$2.7M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 76858 in?
ZIP code 76858 (Melvin) is located in McCulloch County, Texas. McCulloch County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcculloch-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76858?
ZIP code 76858 in Melvin, TX has a population of 254 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76858?
The median household income in ZIP 76858 is $71,875, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76858?
The median home value in ZIP 76858 is $88,800, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76858?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76858 is White at 78.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76858?
ZIP code 76858 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 52 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76858?
In ZIP code 76858, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 76858?
In ZIP code 76858, approximately 95.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76858?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76858 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Melvin, TX

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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