76821 ZIP Code — Ballinger, TX
Runnels County, Texas
ZIP code 76821 is located in Ballinger, Texas, within Runnels County. It covers approximately 266.03 square miles and serves a population of 4,436 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.
About ZIP code 76821
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $89,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $60,924.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.
4,436
population
266.03
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76821 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76821
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76821. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ballinger | Acceptable |
| Ballinger | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
76875 Rowena (5.7 mi)
76865 Norton (14.5 mi)
76861 Miles (16.2 mi)
76882 Talpa (16.2 mi)
79567 Winters (17.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,436 |
| Population density | 17 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 399 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 266.03 sq mi |
| Water area | 4.39 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.7251 |
| Longitude | -99.9516 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 325 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.5% | 52.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.2% | 26.7% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.0% | 18.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.3% | 2.1% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
4,436
Population
17
People per sq mi
42.2
Median age
$60,924
Median household income
$29,603
Per capita income
$89,500
Median home value
$964
Median monthly rent
72.2%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
1,718
Housing units
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
119
Under 5
99
256
5–9
214
98
10–14
82
129
15–19
108
114
20–24
95
286
25–34
240
262
35–44
219
360
45–54
301
152
55–59
127
172
60–64
144
254
65–74
212
168
75–84
140
46
85+
39
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,055 | 23.8% |
| 18 and over | 3,381 | 76.2% |
| 65 and over | 859 | 19.4% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.8%
Hispanic or Latino
9.9%
Two or more races
8.4%
Black or African American
4.5%
Other race
3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,536 | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 489 | 9.9% |
| Two or more races | 413 | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 221 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 182 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 84 | 1.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.5% | 52.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.2% | 26.7% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.0% | 18.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.3% | 2.1% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
10.6%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
11.0%
$50k–$75k
24.9%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $60,924 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
25.2%
$50k–$100k
25.1%
$100k–$150k
30.6%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k–$300k
9.1%
$300k–$500k
3.5%
$500k–$1M
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $89,500 |
| Median rent / month | $964 |
| Owner occupied | 72.2% |
| Renter occupied | 27.8% |
| Vacant | 22.4% |
| Single-family detached | 90.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 33.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% |
| 3 or more | 21.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.8% |
| Electricity | 36.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.4% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 785 | 46.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 124 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 336 | 19.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 456 | 26.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 560 | 32.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 562 | 33.0% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.8% | 17.9% |
| Married | 45.6% | 48.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 19.8% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
34.8%
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
12.1%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 64 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten | 80 | 9.5% |
| Elementary school | 439 | 52.0% |
| High school | 195 | 23.1% |
| College / grad school | 67 | 7.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Manufacturing
16.8%
Agriculture & mining
13.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Public administration
9.0%
Construction
6.1%
Retail trade
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Other services
2.0%
Information
1.5%
Professional & management
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.5% |
| Service | 18.5% |
| Sales & office | 12.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.9% |
| Production & transportation | 16.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.2% |
| Government | 20.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.9% |
| Carpool | 10.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 2.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
10.1%
18 and over
10.1%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
27.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.4% |
| Retirement income | 21.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 39.1% |
| High cholesterol | 39.4% |
| Diabetes | 14.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 27.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.7% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.1% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 29.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 13.3% |
| No health insurance | 28.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 52.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 16.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 156 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.1% |
| Under 18 | 6.0% |
| 18–64 years | 21.7% |
| 65 and over | 45.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.1% |
| Public insurance | 35.3% |
| No insurance | 18.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 17.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,218 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 83 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 83 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,253 | 95.9% |
| Born in same state | 4,200 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 3,553 | 80.1% |
| Foreign born | 53 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 183 | 4.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 69 | 37.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 491 | 11.1% |
| French | 333 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 170 | 3.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 27 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 23 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 90.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76821
What city is ZIP code 76821 in?
ZIP code 76821 is primarily assigned to Ballinger, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76821 in?
ZIP code 76821 falls within Runnels County, Texas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76821?
The median home value in ZIP code 76821 is $89,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 76821?
ZIP code 76821 has an estimated population of 4,436 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 76821?
The median household income in ZIP code 76821 is $60,924, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 76821 in?
ZIP code 76821 observes the CST timezone.