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ZIP Code 76542

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 53,631

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 76542

What is the median household income in 76542?
The median household income in 76542 is $72,891 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 76542?
The poverty rate in 76542 is 10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 76542?
$228,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 76542?
The median gross rent in 76542 is $1,237 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 76542 residents have a college degree?
29.3% of adults in 76542 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
53,631
Median Income
$72,891
Median Home Value
$228,500
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.9%
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,140 (+16.2%) Home Value: +$74,600 (+48.5%) Poverty Rate: +1.8 pp (+21.4%) Bachelor's+: +3.4 pp (+13.1%) Unemployment: +2.4 pp (+32%)

Demographics

Total Population 53,631
Median Age 32.0
Female 49.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 26.1% White (non-Hisp.) 26.9% Black 35.6% Asian 5.0% Two or More 16.9% Other 6.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
1.1%
Filipino
0.9%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Chinese
0.2%
Japanese
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
12.7%
Puerto Rican
9.1%
Cuban
0.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $72,891 ±$4,134
Per Capita Income $76,500
Median Family Income $84,868
Poverty Rate 10.2%
Child Poverty Rate 15.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 9.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 25.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.5%
$10–15k
3.3%
$15–25k
5.3%
$25–35k
6.4%
$35–50k
11.5%
$50–75k
21.5%
$75–100k
15.7%
$100–150k
19.9%
$150–200k
7.1%
$200k+
5.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 21,027
Owner-Occupied 64.6%
Renter-Occupied 35.4%
Vacancy Rate 5.3%
Median Home Value $228,500
Median Gross Rent $1,237
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 42.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.3%
$50–100k
2.3%
$100–200k
10.0%
$200–300k
42.1%
$300–500k
19.7%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.0%
$500–1k
19.5%
$1–1.5k
48.0%
$1.5–2k
25.2%
$2–2.5k
5.2%
$2.5–3.5k
0.7%
$3.5k+
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.0%
1 vehicle
29.2%
2 vehicles
41.2%
3+
26.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.5%
Single-fam. att.
3.4%
2–4 units
5.2%
5–19 units
3.9%
20+ units
2.5%
Mobile home
4.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.3%
1940–1969
0.2%
1970–1999
7.2%
2000–2009
26.5%
2010+
26.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 94.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 29.3%
Graduate Degree 8.5%
Some College / Associate 29.7%
Less Than High School 2.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 68.1%
Unemployment Rate 9.9%
Work from Home 7.7%
Self-Employed 4.8%
Government Workers 28.6%
Private For-Profit 66.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.8%
Retail
12.4%
Prof. Services
11.6%
Public Admin
11.1%
Transportation
8.8%
Arts/Entmt.
8.5%
Construction
7.2%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Finance
4.2%
Wholesale
0.8%
Agriculture
0.8%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
Management
37.1%
Sales
22.4%
Food Prep
16.7%
Production
14.7%
Construction
9.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.8 min
Drove Alone 80.7%
Carpool 9.5%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 7.7%
Walked 1.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 19,913
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 48.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 23.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
9.1%
5–9
7.2%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
7.5%
20–24
8.8%
25–34
16.3%
35–44
14.4%
45–54
12.5%
55–64
5.0%
65–74
3.8%
75–84
5.8%
85+
1.9%
Under 18: 27.8% Working age (18–64): 72.2% 65 and over: 8.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 10.2%
Naturalized Citizen 64.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
42.1%
Latin America
38.6%
Europe
11.2%
Africa
5.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 27.3%
With a Disability 14.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 88.0%
Uninsured 12.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.6%
Has a Computer 96.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 78.2%
Moved from Abroad 1.0%

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