76871 ZIP Code — Richland Springs, TX

San Saba County, Texas

ZIP code 76871 is located in Richland Springs, Texas, within San Saba County. It covers approximately 227.60 square miles and serves a population of 561 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 76871

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($59,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 38% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 76871 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

561

population

227.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76871 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76871

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76871. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Richland Springs	Acceptable
Richland Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76844 Goldthwaite (13.5 mi) 76877 San Saba (16.2 mi) 76872 Rochelle (17.1 mi) 76864 Mullin (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	561
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	411

Geography
Land area	227.60 sq mi
Water area	0.70 sq mi
Latitude	31.3195
Longitude	-98.8273
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	49.2%	55.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	28.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	14.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	1.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

561

Population

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

$59,375

Median household income

$29,051

Per capita income

$192,900

Median home value

$650

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

366

Housing units

27.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	76	13.5%
18 and over	485	86.5%
65 and over	136	24.2%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.2%

Two or more races 21.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	437	77.2%
Two or more races	124	21.9%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	55.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	28.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	14.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	1.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 20.2%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 2.6%

$75k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	20.2%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	2.6%
$75k–$100k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	11.9%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$59,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 19.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,900
Median rent / month	$650
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	50.6%
Single-family detached	88.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.3%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	13.0%
1939 or earlier	16.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	33.0%
3 bedrooms	33.2%
4 bedrooms	21.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	50.8%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	59.1%
Propane / LP gas	36.3%
Wood	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	120	62.2%
Cohabiting couple	6	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	7	3.6%
Female householder, no spouse	60	31.1%
Households with children under 18	35	18.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	87	45.1%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	35.3%
Married	69.2%	40.8%
Separated	3.8%	0.3%
Widowed	0.0%	11.0%
Divorced	4.4%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 39.2%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 20.7%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	27.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	3.7%
Elementary school	41	25.0%
High school	117	71.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.5%

Public administration 16.8%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Construction 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Professional & management 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Other services 3.0%

Retail trade 2.5%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	62.4%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	3.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.8%
Government	35.5%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.7%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 2.6%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 7.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	48.7%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	41.1%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	23.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	60.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.9%
Public insurance	33.5%
No insurance	38.3%
Uninsured under 19	69.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	540	96.3%
Spanish	3	0.6%
Other Indo-European	3	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	556	99.1%
Born in same state	556	99.1%
Born in different state	489	87.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.9%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	114	20.3%
French	46	8.2%
Arab	32	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	20	3.6%
English	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.4%
Internet access	83.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76871

What city is ZIP code 76871 in?

ZIP code 76871 is primarily assigned to Richland Springs, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76871 in?

ZIP code 76871 falls within San Saba County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 76871 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 76871 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76871?

The median home value in ZIP code 76871 is $192,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 76871?

ZIP code 76871 has an estimated population of 561 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 76871?

The median household income in ZIP code 76871 is $59,375, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 76871 in?

ZIP code 76871 observes the CST timezone.