| ZIP Code | 76430 |
|---|---|
| City | Albany |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Shackelford County |
| Area Code | 325 |
| Elevation | 1,553 ft |
| Latitude | 32.804487 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.22307 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48417 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 12.9% ▲ 29% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.5% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 41% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 372 (24.1%) |
| Some College | 240 (15.6%) |
| Associates | 274 (17.8%) |
| Bachelors | 116 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 540 (35%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,077 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $197,300 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 119% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $478/mo ↓ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,166 |
| Vacant Units | 150 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,166 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 150 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 76430 is located in Albany, Texas, within Shackelford County. With a population of 2,383, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.7 years. Economically, 76430 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,077 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 76430 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $197,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $478 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 119% since 2019.
The population of 76430 is primarily White (80.70%). Residents are well-educated — 42.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.9%. Household income has grown by 50% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 76430 stands at 6.9%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 76430 in Albany, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,383 residents, a median household income of $68,077, and a median home value of $197,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.