76861 ZIP Code — Miles, TX

Runnels County, Texas

ZIP code 76861 is located in Miles, Texas, within Runnels County. It covers approximately 172.23 square miles and serves a population of 2,048 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 76861

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,750. 33% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 76861 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,048

population

172.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76861 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76861

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76861. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Miles	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76905 San Angelo (7.5 mi) 76940 Mereta (9.6 mi) 76875 Rowena (15.2 mi) 76821 Ballinger (16.2 mi) 76903 San Angelo (17.1 mi) 76957 Wall (17.4 mi) 76908 Goodfellow Afb (17.5 mi) 76937 Eola (18.4 mi) 76865 Norton (18.6 mi) 76909 San Angelo (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,048
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	399

Geography
Land area	172.23 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	31.6046
Longitude	-100.1879
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	37.9%	52.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	26.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	28.2%	18.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,048

Population

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$68,750

Median household income

$30,074

Per capita income

$150,900

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

623

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

126

15–19

107

20–24

117

25–34

161

35–44

137

113

45–54

55–59

60–64

121

65–74

103

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	534	26.1%
18 and over	1,514	73.9%
65 and over	351	17.1%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.8%

Hispanic or Latino 18.3%

Two or more races 18.2%

Other race 1.7%

Black or African American 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,523	60.8%
Hispanic or Latino	458	18.3%
Two or more races	455	18.2%
Other race	43	1.7%
Black or African American	24	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	52.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	26.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	28.2%	18.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.9%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,900
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	78.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	14.0%
1939 or earlier	12.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	34.4%
3 bedrooms	45.4%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.3%
Electricity	70.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.4%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	432	62.6%
Cohabiting couple	24	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	157	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	77	11.2%
Households with children under 18	216	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	227	32.9%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.7%	25.8%
Married	52.8%	61.1%
Separated	2.3%	2.8%
Widowed	0.5%	5.6%
Divorced	8.7%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	5.2%
Kindergarten	40	7.4%
Elementary school	230	42.6%
High school	138	25.6%
College / grad school	104	19.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Agriculture & mining 15.3%

Retail trade 11.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Construction 8.3%

Professional & management 6.6%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Public administration 3.2%

Other services 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	22.2%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.6%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 12.3%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 25.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	26.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	50.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	25.5%
No insurance	15.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,908	93.2%
Spanish	177	9.3%
Other Indo-European	177	9.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,848	90.2%
Born in same state	1,828	89.3%
Born in different state	1,590	77.6%
Foreign born	20	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	200	9.8%
Not a US citizen	96	48.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	251	12.3%
French	107	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	36	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76861

What city is ZIP code 76861 in?

ZIP code 76861 is primarily assigned to Miles, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76861 in?

ZIP code 76861 falls within Tom Green County, Texas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76861?

The median home value in ZIP code 76861 is $150,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 76861?

ZIP code 76861 has an estimated population of 2,048 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 76861?

The median household income in ZIP code 76861 is $68,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 76861 in?

ZIP code 76861 observes the CST timezone.