76940 ZIP Code — Mereta, TX
Tom Green County, Texas
ZIP code 76940 is located in Mereta, Texas, within Tom Green County. It covers approximately 8.77 square miles and serves a population of 14 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.
14
population
8.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76940 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76940
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76940. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mereta | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
76937 Eola (8.9 mi)
76957 Wall (9.3 mi)
76861 Miles (9.6 mi)
76905 San Angelo (9.7 mi)
76908 Goodfellow Afb (16.4 mi)
76875 Rowena (16.5 mi)
76866 Paint Rock (17.4 mi)
76903 San Angelo (17.7 mi)
76955 Vancourt (19 mi)
76909 San Angelo (19.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 451 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.77 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.4744 |
| Longitude | -100.1321 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 325 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 63.3% | 44.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 31.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 20.3% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 36.7% | 3.9% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
14
Population
2
People per sq mi
54.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$12,671
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
15
Housing units
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
25–34
1
2
35–44
1
3
45–54
2
2
60–64
1
1
75–84
0
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 14 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 1 | 7.1% |
| Median age | 54.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.7%
Black or African American
14.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 85.7% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 14.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 63.3% | 44.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 31.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 20.3% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 36.7% | 3.9% | 7.8% |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 100.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 100.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 100.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 66.7% | 60.0% |
| Married | 11.1% | 40.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
21.4%
HS graduate
35.7%
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
14.3%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
50.0%
Education & healthcare
50.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 50.0% |
| Sales & office | 50.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 66.7% |
| Work from home | 33.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
71.4%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
71.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| High blood pressure | 34.1% |
| High cholesterol | 36.5% |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 22.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.7% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 30.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 55.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.1% |
| Public insurance | 21.4% |
| No insurance | 21.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 3 | 21.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 21.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 14 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 10 | 71.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3 | 21.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76940
What city is ZIP code 76940 in?
ZIP code 76940 is primarily assigned to Mereta, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76940 in?
ZIP code 76940 falls within Tom Green County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76940?
71% of residents in ZIP code 76940 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 76940?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 76940 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the population of ZIP code 76940?
ZIP code 76940 has an estimated population of 14 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 76940 in?
ZIP code 76940 observes the CST timezone.