76690 ZIP Code — Walnut Springs, TX

Bosque County, Texas

ZIP code 76690 is located in Walnut Springs, Texas, within Bosque County. It covers approximately 89.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,285 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76690

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $41,667. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 39% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 76690 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,285
population
89.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76690 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76690

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76690. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Walnut Springs Acceptable
Walnut Springs Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
76043 Glen Rose (9.2 mi) 76649 Iredell (9.5 mi) 76671 Morgan (11.1 mi) 76652 Kopperl (11.4 mi) 76665 Meridian (14.7 mi) 76070 Nemo (14.7 mi) 76077 Rainbow (15.4 mi) 76457 Hico (16.5 mi) 76033 Cleburne (19.9 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,285
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 035
Geography
Land area 89.70 sq mi
Water area 0.94 sq mi
Latitude 32.0688
Longitude -97.7789
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 49.5% 41.5% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 34.7% 34.7% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 12.6% 19.7% 22.6%
Over $200k 3.3% 4.1% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,285
Population
14
People per sq mi
32.8
Median age
$41,667
Median household income
$26,848
Per capita income
$121,000
Median home value
$1,064
Median monthly rent
72.4%
Home ownership
14.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
634
Housing units
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
89
Under 5
62
81
5–9
56
47
10–14
32
18
15–19
13
51
20–24
35
118
25–34
82
110
35–44
77
48
45–54
34
47
55–59
33
18
60–64
12
99
65–74
69
23
75–84
16
9
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1838429.9%
18 and over90170.1%
65 and over22217.3%
Median age32.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or more races 17%
Other race 1.8%
Black or African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
GroupCount%
White96861.4%
Hispanic or Latino29118.5%
Two or more races26817%
Other race281.8%
Black or African American120.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native90.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 49.5% 41.5% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 34.7% 34.7% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 12.6% 19.7% 22.6%
Over $200k 3.3% 4.1% 7.8%
Under $10k 6.5%
$10k–$15k 8.2%
$15k–$25k 12.9%
$25k–$35k 12.9%
$35k–$50k 16.5%
$50k–$75k 10.5%
$75k–$100k 7.4%
$100k–$150k 17.9%
$150k–$200k 2.1%
$200k+ 5.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.5%
$10k–$15k8.2%
$15k–$25k12.9%
$25k–$35k12.9%
$35k–$50k16.5%
$50k–$75k10.5%
$75k–$100k7.4%
$100k–$150k17.9%
$150k–$200k2.1%
$200k+5.1%
Median income$41,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.8%
$50k–$100k 25.4%
$100k–$150k 11.1%
$150k–$200k 9.0%
$200k–$300k 22.2%
$300k–$500k 7.3%
$500k–$1M 3.2%
$1M+ 4.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$121,000
Median rent / month$1,064
Owner occupied72.4%
Renter occupied27.6%
Vacant38.0%
Single-family detached70.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes29.2%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.69

Year built

Era%
2020 or later3.1%
2010–201919.1%
2000–200917.9%
1990–199922.4%
1980–198911.6%
1970–19795.9%
1960–19694.1%
1950–19591.3%
1940–19494.7%
1939 or earlier9.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.3%
1 bedroom3.9%
2 bedrooms25.8%
3 bedrooms46.4%
4 bedrooms16.6%
5+ bedrooms3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.3%
1 vehicle23.2%
2 vehicles36.3%
3 or more39.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas16.5%
Electricity68.4%
Propane / LP gas12.4%
Wood1.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28459.9%
Cohabiting couple469.7%
Male householder, no spouse5311.2%
Female householder, no spouse9119.2%
Households with children under 1818438.8%
Households with seniors (65+)15031.6%
Average household size2.71

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.2%15.1%
Married65.6%57.4%
Separated0.0%5.8%
Widowed1.4%7.4%
Divorced8.8%14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%
Some HS, no diploma 12.5%
HS graduate 44.9%
Some college, no degree 13.6%
Associate's degree 5.0%
Bachelor's degree 10.1%
Graduate / professional 6.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher80.5%
Bachelor's or higher17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool104.6%
Kindergarten136.0%
Elementary school14365.6%
High school2210.1%
College / grad school3013.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 29.8%
Education & healthcare 20.7%
Transportation & utilities 12.2%
Manufacturing 8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%
Retail trade 5.9%
Agriculture & mining 5.7%
Other services 4.7%
Public administration 2.8%
Professional & management 2.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.6%
Service20.5%
Sales & office4.9%
Natural resources & construction20.1%
Production & transportation28.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.2%
Government10.8%
Self-employed15.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.7%
Carpool11.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.4%
Work from home8.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)40.5

Poverty

All people 14.9%
Under 18 years 3.4%
18 and over 19.9%
Married-couple families 16.5%
Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security31.6%
Retirement income13.9%
Supplemental Security9.7%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP12.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.2%
High blood pressure37.6%
High cholesterol36.7%
Diabetes13.3%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis26.2%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease9.2%
Cancer6.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.3%
Binge drinking17.8%
No physical activity29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.3%
Depression23.4%
Fair or poor health21.2%
Poor mental health16.6%
Poor physical health13.9%
No health insurance29.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.5%
Visited dentist48.4%
Cholesterol screening87.3%
Teeth loss18.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans242.7%
Disability%
Any disability17.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years9.0%
65 and over76.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance37.6%
Public insurance33.7%
No insurance38.9%
Uninsured under 1943.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,13488.2%
Spanish807.1%
Other Indo-European786.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,17091.1%
Born in same state1,16790.8%
Born in different state94273.3%
Foreign born30.2%
Naturalized citizen1158.9%
Not a US citizen5346.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1128.7%
French796.1%
AncestryCount%
Arab574.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.9%
Internet access77.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76690

What city is ZIP code 76690 in?

ZIP code 76690 is primarily assigned to Walnut Springs, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76690 in?

ZIP code 76690 falls within Bosque County, Texas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76690?

The median home value in ZIP code 76690 is $121,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 76690?

The median household income in ZIP code 76690 is $41,667, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 76690?

ZIP code 76690 has an estimated population of 1,285 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 76690 in?

ZIP code 76690 observes the CST timezone.

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