Franklin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77856
Robertson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,096
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $94,785
- Median income Above-median income area
- $318,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Franklin pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77856 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77856 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Franklin, Robertson County, Texas, home to 5,096 residents across 1019.2 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77856 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,785 (25% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,790. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $318,400 (29% above the average Texas ZIP), while 74.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $945.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 77856.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 77856
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Franklin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77856.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77856, Franklin, 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
5,096
Population
1019.2
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77856?
38.3
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
3.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$94,785
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$38,790
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77856 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Franklin, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$94,785 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,744housing units
2,744
Total Housing Units
1,915
Occupied Units
829
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$318,400
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$945
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 105 business establishments in ZIP 77856, employing approximately 884 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,517,000.
105
Businesses
884
Employees
$51.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 12.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 7.6% |
| Utilities | 5 | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77856, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,096 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 77856 in?
ZIP code 77856 (Franklin) is located in Robertson County, Texas. Robertson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/robertson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77856?
ZIP code 77856 in Franklin, TX has a population of 5,096 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77856?
The median household income in ZIP 77856 is $94,785, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77856?
The median home value in ZIP 77856 is $318,400, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77856?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77856 is White at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77856?
ZIP code 77856 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 884 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77856?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77856 are: Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (14), Retail trade (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77856?
In ZIP code 77856, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% 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 77856?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77856 is 28.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77856?
In ZIP code 77856, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77856?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77856 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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