| ZIP Code | 76679 |
|---|---|
| City | Purdon |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Navarro County |
| Area Code | 254/903 |
| Elevation | 361 ft |
| Latitude | 31.955435 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.57674 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48349 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.06 |
| Below Poverty | 23.1% ▲ 131% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.9% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.7% ▼ 65% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 175 (26.4%) |
| Some College | 181 (27.3%) |
| Associates | 72 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 48 (7.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 184 (27.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,179 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $121,700 ▼ 56% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 453 |
| Vacant Units | 74 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 453 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 74 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
ZIP code 76679 is located in Purdon, Texas, within Navarro County. With a population of 1,158, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.8 years. Economically, 76679 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,179 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 76679 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $121,700 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 76679 is majority White (69.34%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.1%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 76679 stands at 1.7%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 76679 in Purdon, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,158 residents, a median household income of $65,179, and a median home value of $121,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.