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San Angelo, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76903

Tom Green County, Texas — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

31,905
463/sq mi
$49,498
Median income
$125,700
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Angelo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
463
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76903 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76903 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.0 square miles in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas. The area is home to 31,905 residents, producing a population density of 463 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 76903 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76903 sits at $49,498 (35% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $27,194. The poverty rate stands at 15.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $125,700 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $1,088 per month, and 60.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76903 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tom Green County, so you can benchmark 76903 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 76903

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76903.

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 76903, San Angelo, 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

31,905

Population

69.0

Area (sq mi)

463

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76903?

38.9

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 49.7%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%

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?

$49,498

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$27,194

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76903 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,498 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 45.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

What does housing look like?

14,151

Total Housing Units

12,260

Occupied Units

1,891

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.2%
Renter 39.8%

$125,700

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$1,088

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

350

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+250%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 76903 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +250% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 246
2021 +12.8% 278
2022 +11.5% 310
2023 +3.6% 321
2024 +9.0% 350

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,061 business establishments in ZIP 76903, employing approximately 15,891 people with a combined annual payroll of $934,467,000.

1,061

Businesses

15,891

Employees

$934.5M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 148 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 127 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 121 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 102 9.6%
Construction 98 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 87 8.2%
Finance and insurance 79 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 56 5.3%
Wholesale trade 53 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 52 4.9%
Manufacturing 42 4.0%
Information 23 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 21 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 1.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 18 1.7%
Educational services 6 0.6%
Utilities 5 0.5%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 76903 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76903 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
76908 Goodfellow Afb, TX 1,951 4.2 mi
76905 San Angelo, TX 11,335 7.0 mi
76957 Wall, TX 59 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tom Green County

76904 standard
San Angelo, TX
Pop: 32,718
76901 standard
San Angelo, TX
Pop: 27,969
76905 standard
San Angelo, TX
Pop: 11,335
76908 standard
Goodfellow Afb, TX
Pop: 1,951
76935 standard
Christoval, TX
Pop: 1,606
76934 standard
Carlsbad, TX
Pop: 1,296

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Tom Green County San Angelo, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76903 in? ▼
ZIP code 76903 (San Angelo) is located in Tom Green County, Texas. Tom Green County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tom-green-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76903? ▼
ZIP code 76903 in San Angelo, TX has a population of 31,905 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76903? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 76903 is $49,498, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76903? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 76903 is $125,700, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76903? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 76903 is White at 49.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76903? ▼
ZIP code 76903 has 1,061 business establishments employing approximately 15,891 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76903? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76903 are: Retail trade (148), Other services (except public administration) (127), Accommodation and food services (121). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 76903? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 76903 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 250%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76903? ▼
In ZIP code 76903, 45.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 76903? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76903 is 20.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76903? ▼
In ZIP code 76903, approximately 60.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76903? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76903 is 15.8% 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 San Angelo, TX

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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