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Milam County
Milano, TX
76556
76556 ZIP Code — Milano, TX
Milam County, Texas
ZIP code 76556 is located in
Milano ,
Texas ,
within Milam County .
It covers approximately 84.52 square miles and serves a population of
2,008 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 512/737 .
About ZIP code 76556
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($63,438) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 76556 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,008
Population density
24 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
331
Geography
Land area
84.52 sq mi
Water area
0.30 sq mi
Latitude
30.7265
Longitude
-96.7939
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
512/737
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.4%
51.6%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
31.9%
27.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
18.1%
17.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
9.6%
3.6%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$63,438
Median household income
$156,600
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 489 24.4% 18 and over 1,519 75.6% 65 and over 423 21.1% Median age 35.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
10.9%
Group Count % White 1,654 78.7% Black or African American 230 10.9% Two or more races 104 4.9% Hispanic or Latino 94 4.5% Other race 20 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.4%
51.6%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
31.9%
27.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
18.1%
17.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
9.6%
3.6%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.3% $10k–$15k 5.7% $15k–$25k 7.2% $25k–$35k 10.1% $35k–$50k 11.3% $50k–$75k 28.7% $75k–$100k 9.7% $100k–$150k 10.2% $150k–$200k 6.4% $200k+ 8.4% Median income $63,438
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $156,600 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 90.9% Renter occupied 9.1% Vacant 21.8% Single-family detached 67.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 29.3% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.80
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.5% 2010–2019 15.3% 2000–2009 21.8% 1990–1999 13.9% 1980–1989 12.6% 1970–1979 7.0% 1960–1969 16.5% 1950–1959 6.8% 1940–1949 2.9% 1939 or earlier 2.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.9% 2 bedrooms 34.0% 3 bedrooms 38.5% 4 bedrooms 21.5% 5+ bedrooms 1.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.8% 1 vehicle 27.3% 2 vehicles 47.2% 3 or more 23.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.3% Electricity 63.9% Propane / LP gas 22.4% Fuel oil 0.7% Wood 7.6% No fuel used 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 377 51.3% Cohabiting couple 32 4.4% Male householder, no spouse 222 30.2% Female householder, no spouse 104 14.1% Households with children under 18 168 22.9% Households with seniors (65+) 297 40.4% Average household size 2.73
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.8% 34.5% Married 45.8% 52.8% Separated 2.1% 0.7% Widowed 4.9% 6.3% Divorced 14.5% 5.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.5%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.6% Bachelor's or higher 18.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 22 4.3% Kindergarten 34 6.6% Elementary school 202 39.2% High school 151 29.3% College / grad school 106 20.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
12.6%
Public administration
12.0%
Education & healthcare
11.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Agriculture & mining
5.9%
Professional & management
3.8%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.3% Service 13.0% Sales & office 16.1% Natural resources & construction 22.6% Production & transportation 20.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.3% Government 19.5% Self-employed 6.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.9% Carpool 11.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.2% Work from home 4.6% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 35.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
17.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.6% Retirement income 25.3% Supplemental Security 3.7% Cash public assistance 0.5% Food stamps / SNAP 2.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.7% High blood pressure 39.3% High cholesterol 38.5% Diabetes 12.6% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 27.8% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.6% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.5% Binge drinking 17.4% No physical activity 25.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.4% Depression 22.1% Fair or poor health 17.7% Poor mental health 15.1% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 22.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.3% Visited dentist 55.5% Cholesterol screening 90.4% Teeth loss 15.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 176 11.6%
Disability % Any disability 15.4% Under 18 7.6% 18–64 years 5.7% 65 and over 49.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.7% Public insurance 33.0% No insurance 16.9% Uninsured under 19 4.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,922 95.7% Spanish 48 2.5% Other Indo-European 48 2.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,975 98.4% Born in same state 1,970 98.1% Born in different state 1,665 82.9% Foreign born 5 0.2% Naturalized citizen 33 1.6% Not a US citizen 19 57.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 279 13.9% Arab 246 12.3% Italian 163 8.1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 34 1.7% English 9 0.4% Dutch 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.6% Internet access 85.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76556
What city is ZIP code 76556 in?
ZIP code 76556 is primarily assigned to Milano, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76556 in?
ZIP code 76556 falls within Milam County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 76556 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 76556 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 76556 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 76556 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 76556 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 76556 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76556?
The median home value in ZIP code 76556 is $156,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 76556 in?
ZIP code 76556 observes the CST timezone.
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