76951 ZIP Code — Sterling City, TX

Sterling County, Texas

ZIP code 76951 is located in Sterling City, Texas, within Sterling County. It covers approximately 804.75 square miles and serves a population of 1,392 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 76951

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 $121,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($63,558) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 76951 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,392
population
804.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76951 ZIP code map
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City Status
Sterling City Preferred
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,392
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 431
Geography
Land area 804.75 sq mi
Water area 0.03 sq mi
Latitude 31.8065
Longitude -101.0448
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 44.9% 44.9% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 24.9% 24.9% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 27.4% 27.4% 22.6%
Over $200k 2.7% 2.7% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,392
Population
2
People per sq mi
32.1
Median age
$63,558
Median household income
$31,039
Per capita income
$121,000
Median home value
$882
Median monthly rent
86.0%
Home ownership
1.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
466
Housing units
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
67
Under 5
59
101
5–9
90
77
10–14
68
40
15–19
35
19
20–24
16
118
25–34
104
51
35–44
46
73
45–54
64
57
55–59
51
39
60–64
34
50
65–74
45
34
75–84
30
13
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1848234.6%
18 and over91065.4%
65 and over18313.1%
Median age32.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Other race 9.8%
Two or more races 9.7%
Asian 0.2%
Black or African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,04960.9%
Hispanic or Latino33119.2%
Other race1699.8%
Two or more races1679.7%
Asian30.2%
Black or African American20.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.9% 44.9% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 24.9% 24.9% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 27.4% 27.4% 22.6%
Over $200k 2.7% 2.7% 7.8%
Under $10k 2.6%
$10k–$15k 0.8%
$25k–$35k 4.8%
$35k–$50k 8.7%
$50k–$75k 40.6%
$75k–$100k 5.1%
$100k–$150k 15.8%
$150k–$200k 9.9%
$200k+ 11.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.6%
$10k–$15k0.8%
$25k–$35k4.8%
$35k–$50k8.7%
$50k–$75k40.6%
$75k–$100k5.1%
$100k–$150k15.8%
$150k–$200k9.9%
$200k+11.7%
Median income$63,558

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.2%
$50k–$100k 30.9%
$100k–$150k 9.2%
$150k–$200k 5.9%
$200k–$300k 15.7%
$300k–$500k 21.1%
$500k–$1M 3.9%
$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$121,000
Median rent / month$882
Owner occupied86.0%
Renter occupied14.0%
Vacant24.8%
Single-family detached79.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes18.2%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)3.56

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.8%
2000–20093.8%
1990–199918.8%
1980–198919.2%
1970–197910.6%
1960–196923.4%
1950–19595.8%
1940–19492.9%
1939 or earlier6.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.1%
1 bedroom3.8%
2 bedrooms16.5%
3 bedrooms57.2%
4 bedrooms12.9%
5+ bedrooms6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle19.1%
2 vehicles51.5%
3 or more29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas26.0%
Electricity62.5%
Propane / LP gas7.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family30076.5%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse102.6%
Female householder, no spouse8220.9%
Households with children under 1820051.0%
Households with seniors (65+)10927.8%
Average household size3.46

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.2%8.2%
Married77.4%71.2%
Separated0.9%0.0%
Widowed1.3%11.5%
Divorced1.3%9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%
Some HS, no diploma 7.6%
HS graduate 42.1%
Some college, no degree 21.5%
Associate's degree 3.2%
Bachelor's degree 14.6%
Graduate / professional 8.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.1%
Bachelor's or higher23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4010.7%
Kindergarten287.5%
Elementary school20956.0%
High school7820.9%
College / grad school184.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 25.2%
Other services 13.0%
Education & healthcare 12.2%
Professional & management 9.7%
Retail trade 9.2%
Public administration 8.3%
Construction 7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%
Transportation & utilities 5.6%
Manufacturing 2.3%
Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.2%
Service8.9%
Sales & office28.0%
Natural resources & construction11.3%
Production & transportation18.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector59.0%
Government21.9%
Self-employed19.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.7%
Carpool9.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.0%
Work from home10.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)24.9

Poverty

All people 1.8%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 2.7%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 7.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security30.9%
Retirement income14.8%
Supplemental Security1.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP9.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.5%
High blood pressure37.3%
High cholesterol36.9%
Diabetes13.4%
Heart disease7.8%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis25.6%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease7.8%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.3%
Binge drinking17.5%
No physical activity28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.3%
Depression22.1%
Fair or poor health19.4%
Poor mental health15.3%
Poor physical health12.6%
No health insurance28.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.8%
Visited dentist51.5%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss16.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans303.3%
Disability%
Any disability8.0%
Under 180.6%
18–64 years7.0%
65 and over35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance63.6%
Public insurance23.2%
No insurance22.6%
Uninsured under 1930.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,26690.9%
Spanish503.9%
Other Indo-European503.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,28192.0%
Born in same state1,27691.7%
Born in different state91165.4%
Foreign born50.4%
Naturalized citizen1118.0%
Not a US citizen1412.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian22416.1%
French18012.9%
AncestryCount%
Arab161.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access28.2%
Internet access92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76951

What city is ZIP code 76951 in?

ZIP code 76951 is primarily assigned to Sterling City, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76951 in?

ZIP code 76951 falls within Sterling County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 76951 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 76951 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 76951 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 76951 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76951?

The median home value in ZIP code 76951 is $121,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 76951?

ZIP code 76951 has an estimated population of 1,392 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 76951 in?

ZIP code 76951 observes the CST timezone.

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