76689 ZIP Code — Valley Mills, TX

Bosque County, Texas

ZIP code 76689 is located in Valley Mills, Texas, within Bosque County. It covers approximately 223.85 square miles and serves a population of 4,308 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76689

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 $183,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,889. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 31% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 76689 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,308

population

223.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76689 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76689

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76689. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Valley Mills	Acceptable
Valley Mills	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76638 Crawford (7.9 mi) 76634 Clifton (11.7 mi) 76633 China Spring (12.9 mi) 76561 Oglesby (13.9 mi) 76657 Mc Gregor (15.6 mi) 76637 Cranfills Gap (17.3 mi) 76596 Gatesville (17.6 mi) 76597 Gatesville (17.6 mi) 76598 Gatesville (17.6 mi) 76599 Gatesville (17.6 mi) 76712 Woodway (18.9 mi) 76708 Waco (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,308
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	223.85 sq mi
Water area	0.98 sq mi
Latitude	31.6244
Longitude	-97.5449
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	44.0%	41.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	34.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	19.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	4.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,308

Population

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$63,889

Median household income

$29,729

Per capita income

$183,400

Median home value

$1,124

Median monthly rent

82.4%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

1,511

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

166

Under 5

184

5–9

205

10–14

228

210

15–19

234

102

20–24

114

149

25–34

166

353

35–44

392

239

45–54

265

139

55–59

154

60–64

152

65–74

169

125

75–84

139

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,238	28.7%
18 and over	3,070	71.3%
65 and over	657	15.3%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.5%

Hispanic or Latino 12.7%

Two or more races 12%

Other race 2.3%

Black or African American 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,532	71.5%
Hispanic or Latino	629	12.7%
Two or more races	594	12%
Other race	112	2.3%
Black or African American	67	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	41.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	34.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	19.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	4.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$63,889

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 20.0%

$500k–$1M 9.4%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,400
Median rent / month	$1,124
Owner occupied	82.4%
Renter occupied	17.6%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	72.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.0%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	48.7%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	17.8%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.0%
Electricity	74.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.2%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	976	65.2%
Cohabiting couple	52	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	156	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	312	20.9%
Households with children under 18	683	45.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	486	32.5%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	22.3%
Married	65.5%	56.4%
Separated	0.8%	0.9%
Widowed	0.9%	5.3%
Divorced	8.0%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 31.3%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	91	8.9%
Kindergarten	61	6.0%
Elementary school	416	40.6%
High school	306	29.9%
College / grad school	150	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Wholesale trade 10.2%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Retail trade 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Professional & management 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Construction 6.8%

Other services 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Public administration 3.4%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.2%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	14.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 5.9%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 23.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	21.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	181	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	29.3%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,958	91.9%
Spanish	115	2.9%
Other Indo-European	115	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,041	93.8%
Born in same state	3,988	92.6%
Born in different state	3,310	76.8%
Foreign born	53	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	267	6.2%
Not a US citizen	55	20.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	476	11%
French	362	8.4%
Arab	249	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	99	2.3%
English	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76689

What city is ZIP code 76689 in?

ZIP code 76689 is primarily assigned to Valley Mills, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76689 in?

ZIP code 76689 falls within Bosque County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 76689 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 76689 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76689?

The median home value in ZIP code 76689 is $183,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 76689?

ZIP code 76689 has an estimated population of 4,308 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 76689?

The median household income in ZIP code 76689 is $63,889, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 76689 in?

ZIP code 76689 observes the CST timezone.