76665 ZIP Code — Meridian, TX

Bosque County, Texas

ZIP code 76665 is located in Meridian, Texas, within Bosque County. It covers approximately 167.34 square miles and serves a population of 2,596 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76665

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $56,130. 52% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 76665 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,596

population

167.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76665 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76665

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76665. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meridian	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76634 Clifton (10.1 mi) 76671 Morgan (10.2 mi) 76637 Cranfills Gap (13.5 mi) 76652 Kopperl (14.2 mi) 76690 Walnut Springs (14.7 mi) 76692 Whitney (16.2 mi) 76649 Iredell (16.3 mi) 76627 Blum (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,596
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	167.34 sq mi
Water area	1.62 sq mi
Latitude	31.9113
Longitude	-97.6111
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	49.1%	41.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	34.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	19.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	4.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,596

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$56,130

Median household income

$30,876

Per capita income

$117,600

Median home value

$611

Median monthly rent

60.6%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

903

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

105

10–14

143

15–19

153

20–24

25–34

122

35–44

130

153

45–54

165

55–59

167

60–64

178

166

65–74

177

118

75–84

127

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	552	21.3%
18 and over	2,044	78.7%
65 and over	641	24.7%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.5%

Two or more races 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

Black or African American 2.6%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,184	76.5%
Two or more races	267	9.4%
Hispanic or Latino	259	9.1%
Black or African American	74	2.6%
Other race	35	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	1%
Asian	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	41.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	34.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	19.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	4.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 21.4%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	21.4%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$56,130

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 34.0%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,600
Median rent / month	$611
Owner occupied	60.6%
Renter occupied	39.4%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	10.0%
1939 or earlier	15.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	35.1%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	41.2%
2 vehicles	25.5%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.9%
Electricity	61.1%
Propane / LP gas	16.3%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	448	42.8%
Cohabiting couple	77	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	217	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	305	29.1%
Households with children under 18	251	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	461	44.0%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	25.0%
Married	42.6%	46.3%
Separated	2.7%	2.0%
Widowed	9.6%	12.6%
Divorced	9.5%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 33.5%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	2.9%
Kindergarten	15	2.5%
Elementary school	256	43.0%
High school	230	38.6%
College / grad school	78	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Retail trade 14.7%

Public administration 13.7%

Construction 11.1%

Finance & real estate 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Professional & management 5.6%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	27.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.3%
Government	23.8%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 19.6%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 39.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.6%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	28.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	48.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	274	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	44.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.0%
Public insurance	47.9%
No insurance	19.0%
Uninsured under 19	19.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,537	97.7%
Spanish	109	4.3%
Other Indo-European	109	4.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,433	93.7%
Born in same state	2,425	93.4%
Born in different state	1,766	68.0%
Foreign born	8	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	163	6.3%
Not a US citizen	59	36.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	384	14.8%
French	235	9.1%
Arab	111	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	32	1.2%
Polish	31	1.2%
English	12	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76665

What city is ZIP code 76665 in?

ZIP code 76665 is primarily assigned to Meridian, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76665 in?

ZIP code 76665 falls within Bosque County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76665 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 76665 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 76665 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 76665 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76665?

The median home value in ZIP code 76665 is $117,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 76665?

ZIP code 76665 has an estimated population of 2,596 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 76665 in?

ZIP code 76665 observes the CST timezone.