PlainZIP

Norton, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76865

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

160
2/sq mi
$57,155
Median income
$74,600
Median home value
4.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76865 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76865 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norton, Runnels County, Texas, home to just 160 residents across 84.2 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 76865 reports a modest median household income of $57,155 (24% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $36,886. Poverty here runs at 1.0%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Housing costs here run $74,600 for a typical home value (70% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 71.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Runnels County, so you can benchmark 76865 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 76865, Norton, 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

160

Population

84.2

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76865?

46.3

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

16.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%

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?

$57,155

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$36,886

Per Capita Income

1.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 76865 ranks nationally

Norton, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,155 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 49.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.0%

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

What does housing look like?

153

Total Housing Units

102

Occupied Units

51

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$74,600

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

1979

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 76865, employing approximately 11 people with a combined annual payroll of $358,000.

3

Businesses

11

Employees

$358K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 76865 vs 76933 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
76933 Bronte, TX 1,365 7.1 mi

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Pop: 668

Related Areas

Runnels County Norton, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76865 in? ▼
ZIP code 76865 (Norton) is located in Runnels County, Texas. Runnels County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/runnels-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76865? ▼
ZIP code 76865 in Norton, TX has a population of 160 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76865? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76865 is $57,155, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76865? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76865 is $74,600, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76865? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76865 is White at 83.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76865? ▼
ZIP code 76865 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 11 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76865? ▼
In ZIP code 76865, 49.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.0% 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 76865? ▼
In ZIP code 76865, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76865? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76865 is 1.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.