76577 ZIP Code — Thorndale, TX

Milam County, Texas

ZIP code 76577 is located in Thorndale, Texas, within Milam County. It covers approximately 140.04 square miles and serves a population of 3,196 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 512/737.

About ZIP code 76577

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,141. 43% 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. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 76577 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,196

population

140.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76577 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76577

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76577. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thorndale	Acceptable
Thorndale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76578 Thrall (5.8 mi) 76567 Rockdale (12 mi) 76574 Taylor (13.1 mi) 78947 Lexington (13.3 mi) 78615 Coupland (14.9 mi) 76530 Granger (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,196
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	331

Geography
Land area	140.04 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	30.5852
Longitude	-97.1663
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	512/737

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.3%	51.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	27.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,196

Population

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$68,141

Median household income

$33,001

Per capita income

$134,100

Median home value

$970

Median monthly rent

76.5%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

1,154

Housing units

25.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

129

Under 5

131

5–9

101

10–14

15–19

100

20–24

201

25–34

205

210

35–44

214

196

45–54

200

55–59

60–64

181

65–74

184

75–84

102

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	697	21.8%
18 and over	2,499	78.2%
65 and over	664	20.8%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.4%

Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

Two or more races 11%

Black or African American 4.8%

Other race 3.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,488	68.4%
Hispanic or Latino	439	12.1%
Two or more races	399	11%
Black or African American	175	4.8%
Other race	134	3.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.3%	51.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	27.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$68,141

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 29.1%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 15.7%

$500k–$1M 11.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,100
Median rent / month	$970
Owner occupied	76.5%
Renter occupied	23.5%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.6%
2000–2009	23.7%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	4.6%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	33.8%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	42.6%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.8%
Electricity	57.4%
Propane / LP gas	10.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	689	54.6%
Cohabiting couple	144	11.4%
Male householder, no spouse	149	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	280	22.2%
Households with children under 18	408	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	470	37.2%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	19.9%
Married	52.8%	55.7%
Separated	0.5%	7.0%
Widowed	2.2%	9.8%
Divorced	12.6%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	25.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	7.0%
Kindergarten	26	4.2%
Elementary school	296	48.4%
High school	166	27.1%
College / grad school	81	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 15.3%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Construction 10.9%

Professional & management 10.7%

Public administration 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Other services 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.4%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 19.7%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 37.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	30.2%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	24.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	154	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.2%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	22.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,936	91.9%
Spanish	64	2.2%
Other Indo-European	64	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,140	98.2%
Born in same state	3,126	97.8%
Born in different state	2,611	81.7%
Foreign born	14	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	56	1.8%
Not a US citizen	14	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	372	11.6%
French	331	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	278	8.7%
Dutch	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76577

What city is ZIP code 76577 in?

ZIP code 76577 is primarily assigned to Thorndale, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76577 in?

ZIP code 76577 falls within Milam County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76577 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 76577 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76577?

The median home value in ZIP code 76577 is $134,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 76577?

ZIP code 76577 has an estimated population of 3,196 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 76577?

The median household income in ZIP code 76577 is $68,141, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 76577 in?

ZIP code 76577 observes the CST timezone.