Mertzon, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76941

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

1,348
1/sq mi
$78,359
Median income
$191,700
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mertzon pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76941 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76941 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1497.8 square miles in Mertzon, Irion County, Texas. The area is home to 1,348 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 76941 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76941 sits at $78,359 (4% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,116. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is $191,700 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,950 per month, and 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76941 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 76941 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 76941

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76941.

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 76941, Mertzon, 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

1,348

Population

1497.8

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76941?

39.4

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 70.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%

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?

$78,359

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$38,116

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 76941 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,359 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

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

What does housing look like?

653

Total Housing Units

479

Occupied Units

174

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$191,700

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,950

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 76941, employing approximately 468 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,415,000.

52

Businesses

468

Employees

$39.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 8 15.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 13.5%
Construction 6 11.5%
Retail trade 6 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 6 11.5%
Wholesale trade 5 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.8%

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 76941 in?
ZIP code 76941 (Mertzon) is located in Irion County, Texas. Irion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/irion-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76941?
ZIP code 76941 in Mertzon, TX has a population of 1,348 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76941?
The median household income in ZIP 76941 is $78,359, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76941?
The median home value in ZIP 76941 is $191,700, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76941?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76941 is White at 70.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76941?
ZIP code 76941 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 468 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76941?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76941 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (8), Transportation and warehousing (7), Construction (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76941?
In ZIP code 76941, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% 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 76941?
In ZIP code 76941, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76941?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76941 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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