| ZIP Code | 76539 |
|---|---|
| City | Kempner |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Lampasas County |
| Area Code | 512/737 |
| Elevation | 971 ft |
| Latitude | 31.090618 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.995741 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48281 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.1% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 191 (3.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,418 (23.2%) |
| Some College | 1,081 (17.7%) |
| Associates | 1,277 (20.9%) |
| Bachelors | 743 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,398 (22.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $95,899 ▲ 26% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $255,800 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,354/mo ↑ 74% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,718 |
| Vacant Units | 529 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,718 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 529 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
ZIP code 76539 is located in Kempner, Texas, within Lampasas County. With a population of 8,642, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.3 years. Economically, 76539 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $95,899 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 76539 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $255,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,354 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 94.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 76539 is majority White (69.46%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 76539 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 76539 in Kempner, TX is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,642 residents, a median household income of $95,899, and a median home value of $255,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.