76424 ZIP Code — Breckenridge, TX

Stephens County, Texas

ZIP code 76424 is located in Breckenridge, Texas, within Stephens County. It covers approximately 506.26 square miles and serves a population of 8,656 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76424

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,423. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 76424 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,656

population

506.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76424 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76424

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76424. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Breckenridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76429 Caddo (7.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,656
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	429

Geography
Land area	506.26 sq mi
Water area	23.43 sq mi
Latitude	32.7360
Longitude	-98.8358
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	254

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.6%	56.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	27.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	13.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

8,656

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$44,423

Median household income

$28,033

Per capita income

$94,500

Median home value

$688

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

17.2%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

3,491

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

280

Under 5

235

286

5–9

240

336

10–14

283

231

15–19

194

376

20–24

317

596

25–34

501

708

35–44

596

404

45–54

339

279

55–59

235

376

60–64

317

464

65–74

390

261

75–84

220

104

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,956	22.6%
18 and over	6,700	77.4%
65 and over	1,527	17.6%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73%

Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

Two or more races 8.5%

Other race 3.7%

Black or African American 2.7%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	7,056	73%
Hispanic or Latino	1,009	10.4%
Two or more races	821	8.5%
Other race	354	3.7%
Black or African American	264	2.7%
Asian	89	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	72	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.6%	56.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	27.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	13.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$44,423

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.3%

$50k–$100k 35.2%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,500
Median rent / month	$688
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	76.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.8%
Mobile homes	9.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	24.2%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	10.2%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	33.1%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	30.3%
3 or more	27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.4%
Electricity	54.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
Wood	2.4%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,493	47.2%
Cohabiting couple	154	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	632	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	887	28.0%
Households with children under 18	900	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,135	35.8%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.6%	18.2%
Married	46.4%	49.4%
Separated	3.4%	4.1%
Widowed	3.6%	18.1%
Divorced	15.0%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 34.8%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	199	11.2%
Kindergarten	111	6.3%
Elementary school	903	51.0%
High school	348	19.7%
College / grad school	209	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Agriculture & mining 16.7%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Construction 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Retail trade 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Public administration 6.0%

Other services 5.6%

Professional & management 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.5%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	13.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 17.2%

Under 18 years 26.1%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 44.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	29.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	50.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	363	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.9%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	18.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,141	94.1%
Spanish	796	9.8%
Other Indo-European	761	9.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.2%
Other languages	20	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,866	90.9%
Born in same state	7,803	90.1%
Born in different state	6,500	75.1%
Foreign born	63	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	790	9.1%
Not a US citizen	378	47.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,023	11.8%
Arab	615	7.1%
French	546	6.3%
Polish	118	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	57	0.7%
Irish	18	0.2%
German	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	95.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76424

What city is ZIP code 76424 in?

ZIP code 76424 is primarily assigned to Breckenridge, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76424 in?

ZIP code 76424 falls within Stephens County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76424?

17% of residents in ZIP code 76424 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 76424 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 76424 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76424?

The median home value in ZIP code 76424 is $94,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 76424?

The median household income in ZIP code 76424 is $44,423, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 76424 in?

ZIP code 76424 observes the CST timezone.