Eldorado, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76936

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

3,377
1/sq mi
$86,411
Median income
$125,300
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Eldorado pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76936 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76936 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2814.2 square miles in Eldorado, Schleicher County, Texas. The area is home to 3,377 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 76936 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76936 sits at $86,411 (14% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $37,314. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $125,300 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $660 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76936 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 76936 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 76936

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76936.

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 76936, Eldorado, 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

3,377

Population

2814.2

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76936?

39.9

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 48.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 53.4%

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?

$86,411

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$37,314

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 76936 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,411 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 47.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,243

Total Housing Units

957

Occupied Units

286

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$125,300

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$660

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 76936, employing approximately 368 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,556,000.

46

Businesses

368

Employees

$17.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 17.4%
Other services (except public administration) 6 13.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 5 10.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.5%
Finance and insurance 3 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.5%

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76936 in?
ZIP code 76936 (Eldorado) is located in Schleicher County, Texas. Schleicher County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/schleicher-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76936?
ZIP code 76936 in Eldorado, TX has a population of 3,377 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76936?
The median household income in ZIP 76936 is $86,411, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76936?
The median home value in ZIP 76936 is $125,300, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76936?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76936 is White at 48.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76936?
ZIP code 76936 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 368 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76936?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76936 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (6), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76936?
In ZIP code 76936, 47.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 76936?
In ZIP code 76936, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76936?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76936 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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