The U.S. ZIP Code 76856 is associated with Mason, TX in Mason County. An estimated 27.7% of residents in the 76856 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 43.9 years. An estimated 86.6% in this Texas region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $29,058. The median household income is at $40,170, while an estimated 8% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 3,735.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 76856 is $40,170, while the region's mean household income is $65,955. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,058. The per capita income in ZIP Code 76856 of $29,058 is approximately 7.09% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 8.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 12.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.0% of the population in 76856 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 5.1% of 76856 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 19.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 76856 are older than average. The median age of 43.9 years in ZIP Code 76856 is approximately 15.22% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.1% of the population in 76856 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 76856 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 76856 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 83.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 76856 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 83.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 76856, 86.6% of the population graduated high school, while 26.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.0% in this Mason County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 8.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 28.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.8% |
| Associate's degree | 4.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 76856, 93.7% is one race, while 6.3% are two or more races. Approximately 23.6% of 76856 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 76856 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.9%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (7.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7.6% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.8% |
In ZIP Code 76856, 77.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 17.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Mason County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 77.6% |
| Spanish | 17.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 76856, an estimated 28.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Mason County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 28.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 76856 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.68 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 37.86% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 13.81% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 76856 | 11.5¢/kWh | 11.68¢/kWh | 5.57¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.83¢/kWh | 9.14¢/kWh | 6.55¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 76856 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.27 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.72 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.7 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.01 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.43 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.74 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.87 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.32 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.02 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.85 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.43 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.81 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 76856, 66.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.7 minutes. Approximately 24.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 76856 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 20.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 76856 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 24.1% |
| Construction | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.4% |
| Information | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 9.2% |
| Public administration | 1.1% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 76856, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 76856 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Mason County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 3 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 3 |