76686 ZIP Code — Tehuacana, TX

Limestone County, Texas

ZIP code 76686 is located in Tehuacana, Texas, within Limestone County. It covers approximately 1.80 square miles and serves a population of 230 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76686

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $63,750. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 47% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 76686 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

230

population

1.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76686 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76686

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City	Status
Tehuacana	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	230
Population density	128 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	293

Geography
Land area	1.80 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	31.7573
Longitude	-96.5431
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	45.6%	54.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	29.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	15.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

230

Population

128

People per sq mi

53.3

Median age

$63,750

Median household income

$35,742

Per capita income

$110,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

72.9%

Home ownership

25.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

31.3%

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	25	10.9%
18 and over	205	89.1%
65 and over	59	25.7%
Median age	53.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.7%

Two or more races 12.4%

Black or African American 9.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

Group	Count	%
White	176	70.7%
Two or more races	31	12.4%
Black or African American	23	9.2%
Hispanic or Latino	19	7.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	54.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	29.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	15.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 10.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	20.8%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	10.4%
Median income	$63,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.0%

$50k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 25.7%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	17.2%
Single-family detached	86.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	26.7%
1960–1969	18.1%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	25.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	31.9%
3 bedrooms	56.9%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	39.6%
2 vehicles	29.2%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.4%
Electricity	58.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	45	46.9%
Cohabiting couple	1	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	23	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	27	28.1%
Households with children under 18	8	8.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	44.8%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	15.9%
Married	48.3%	51.1%
Separated	0.0%	3.4%
Widowed	3.4%	1.1%
Divorced	15.3%	28.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 26.5%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 27.7%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.4%
Bachelor's or higher	31.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	13.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	10	19.6%
High school	5	9.8%
College / grad school	29	56.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.5%

Agriculture & mining 15.0%

Construction 15.0%

Retail trade 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Public administration 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Other services 5.3%

Professional & management 3.5%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.3%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	27.4%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.4%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.8

Poverty

All people 25.7%

Under 18 years 60.0%

18 and over 20.9%

Married-couple families 24.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.9%
Retirement income	29.2%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	21.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	37.8%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	220	95.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	230	100.0%
Born in same state	230	100.0%
Born in different state	198	86.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	35	15.2%
Italian	33	14.3%
Arab	7	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	2	0.9%
Irish	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76686

What city is ZIP code 76686 in?

ZIP code 76686 is primarily assigned to Tehuacana, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76686 in?

ZIP code 76686 falls within Limestone County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76686?

26% of residents in ZIP code 76686 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 76686 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 76686 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 76686 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 76686 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76686?

The median home value in ZIP code 76686 is $110,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 76686 in?

ZIP code 76686 observes the CST timezone.