76579 ZIP Code — Troy, TX
Bell County, Texas
ZIP code 76579 is located in Troy, Texas, within Bell County. It covers approximately 59.51 square miles and serves a population of 5,129 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.
About ZIP code 76579
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 $189,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $69,471.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
5,129
population
59.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76579 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76579
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76579. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Troy | Acceptable |
| Troy | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
76524 Eddy (5.3 mi)
76508 Temple (8.1 mi)
76504 Temple (8.2 mi)
76501 Temple (8.6 mi)
76557 Moody (10.1 mi)
76502 Temple (10.5 mi)
76630 Bruceville (10.7 mi)
76656 Lott (12 mi)
76632 Chilton (12.7 mi)
76655 Lorena (14.7 mi)
76554 Little River Academy (16.5 mi)
76569 Rogers (16.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,129 |
| Population density | 86 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 59.51 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.49 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.1980 |
| Longitude | -97.2700 |
| 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 | 45.4% | 45.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 33.3% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.0% | 18.2% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 3.5% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
5,129
Population
86
People per sq mi
33.7
Median age
$69,471
Median household income
$32,368
Per capita income
$189,700
Median home value
$1,129
Median monthly rent
62.6%
Home ownership
9.6%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
1,199
Housing units
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
186
Under 5
185
218
5–9
217
263
10–14
260
252
15–19
250
76
20–24
76
315
25–34
312
342
35–44
338
270
45–54
267
118
55–59
117
234
60–64
232
198
65–74
196
94
75–84
93
10
85+
10
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,751 | 34.1% |
| 18 and over | 3,378 | 65.9% |
| 65 and over | 601 | 11.7% |
| Median age | 33.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.3%
Two or more races
11.8%
Hispanic or Latino
8.3%
Other race
3%
Black or African American
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,154 | 74.3% |
| Two or more races | 661 | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 465 | 8.3% |
| Other race | 168 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 130 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.4% | 45.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 33.3% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.0% | 18.2% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 3.5% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
7.5%
$10k–$15k
5.5%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
8.1%
$50k–$75k
20.2%
$75k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
14.4%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.4% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $69,471 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.8%
$50k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
21.4%
$200k–$300k
23.1%
$300k–$500k
13.5%
$500k–$1M
7.8%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,129 |
| Owner occupied | 62.6% |
| Renter occupied | 37.4% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
| Single-family detached | 74.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 18.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 62.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% |
| 3 or more | 32.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.8% |
| Electricity | 87.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,037 | 60.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 41 | 2.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 220 | 12.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 415 | 24.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 680 | 39.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 381 | 22.2% |
| Average household size | 2.99 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.6% | 17.1% |
| Married | 55.7% | 57.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 11.7% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
34.2%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 32 | 2.0% |
| Kindergarten | 79 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 798 | 49.5% |
| High school | 515 | 31.9% |
| College / grad school | 188 | 11.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.0%
Transportation & utilities
13.2%
Retail trade
12.4%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Construction
9.1%
Professional & management
8.1%
Other services
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Public administration
3.8%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Finance & real estate
0.6%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.0% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.7% |
| Production & transportation | 20.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.4% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.8% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 2.8% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.6 |
Poverty
All people
9.6%
Under 18 years
7.5%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
20.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.4% |
| Retirement income | 31.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| High blood pressure | 32.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 22.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.3% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 21.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.7% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 21.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.1% |
| Visited dentist | 63.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 364 | 10.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 11.8% |
| 65 and over | 46.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.1% |
| Public insurance | 30.8% |
| No insurance | 9.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,758 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 17 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 17 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,024 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 4,821 | 94.0% |
| Born in different state | 3,662 | 71.4% |
| Foreign born | 203 | 4.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 105 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 60 | 57.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 657 | 12.8% |
| French | 532 | 10.4% |
| Arab | 469 | 9.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 34 | 0.7% |
| German | 9 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.4% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76579
What city is ZIP code 76579 in?
ZIP code 76579 is primarily assigned to Troy, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76579 in?
ZIP code 76579 falls within Bell County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 76579 family-oriented?
34% of residents in ZIP code 76579 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 76579 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 76579 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76579?
The median home value in ZIP code 76579 is $189,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 76579?
ZIP code 76579 has an estimated population of 5,129 residents, with a density of 86 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 76579 in?
ZIP code 76579 observes the CST timezone.