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Milam County
Buckholts, TX
76518
76518 ZIP Code — Buckholts, TX
Milam County, Texas
ZIP code 76518 is located in
Buckholts ,
Texas ,
within Milam County .
It covers approximately 112.69 square miles and serves a population of
1,473 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 254 .
About ZIP code 76518
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $53,125. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 76518 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,473
Population density
13 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
331
Geography
Land area
112.69 sq mi
Water area
0.26 sq mi
Latitude
30.8799
Longitude
-97.1314
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
254
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.1%
51.6%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
31.1%
27.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
17.8%
17.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.6%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$53,125
Median household income
$160,700
Median home value
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 341 23.2% 18 and over 1,132 76.8% 65 and over 276 18.7% Median age 41.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
9.7%
Group Count % White 1,082 63.8% Hispanic or Latino 222 13.1% Black or African American 165 9.7% Other race 128 7.6% Two or more races 98 5.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.1%
51.6%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
31.1%
27.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
17.8%
17.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.6%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.4% $10k–$15k 7.6% $15k–$25k 5.3% $25k–$35k 10.9% $35k–$50k 9.5% $50k–$75k 32.4% $75k–$100k 8.8% $100k–$150k 7.8% $150k–$200k 7.4% $200k+ 2.7% Median income $53,125
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $160,700 Median rent / month $688 Owner occupied 77.1% Renter occupied 22.9% Vacant 18.1% Single-family detached 69.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 27.7% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.86
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 12.0% 2000–2009 10.5% 1990–1999 15.8% 1980–1989 21.9% 1970–1979 12.0% 1960–1969 5.6% 1950–1959 6.9% 1940–1949 2.8% 1939 or earlier 12.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.1% 1 bedroom 8.3% 2 bedrooms 28.1% 3 bedrooms 39.4% 4 bedrooms 21.4% 5+ bedrooms 1.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.5% 1 vehicle 17.4% 2 vehicles 44.3% 3 or more 35.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 12.8% Electricity 59.2% Propane / LP gas 20.2% Wood 7.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 299 57.1% Cohabiting couple 5 1.0% Male householder, no spouse 116 22.1% Female householder, no spouse 104 19.8% Households with children under 18 180 34.4% Households with seniors (65+) 195 37.2% Average household size 2.81
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.1% 18.8% Married 44.2% 56.9% Separated 2.5% 2.4% Widowed 6.8% 8.9% Divorced 8.4% 13.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Graduate / professional
1.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.9% Bachelor's or higher 11.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 2.5% Kindergarten 6 1.7% Elementary school 141 39.0% High school 89 24.6% College / grad school 117 32.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.2%
Agriculture & mining
11.0%
Professional & management
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.7%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Public administration
0.6%
Transportation & utilities
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.8% Service 19.1% Sales & office 27.3% Natural resources & construction 18.2% Production & transportation 12.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.6% Government 4.3% Self-employed 8.2% Unpaid family workers 4.9%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.2% Carpool 5.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 10.4% Other means 1.5% Avg commute (minutes) 41.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.4%
Female-led households
63.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.2% Retirement income 21.9% Supplemental Security 10.1% Cash public assistance 3.4% Food stamps / SNAP 25.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.8% High blood pressure 38.9% High cholesterol 37.8% Diabetes 13.6% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 27.1% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 8.9% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.2% Binge drinking 17.1% No physical activity 28.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.9% Depression 21.9% Fair or poor health 20.6% Poor mental health 15.6% Poor physical health 13.4% No health insurance 28.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.4% Visited dentist 50.9% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 17.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 44 3.9%
Disability % Any disability 16.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 15.5% 65 and over 42.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 54.9% Public insurance 39.6% No insurance 18.4% Uninsured under 19 2.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,368 92.9% Spanish 58 4.2% Other Indo-European 51 3.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 7 0.5% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,429 97.0% Born in same state 1,399 95.0% Born in different state 1,103 74.9% Foreign born 30 2.0% Naturalized citizen 44 3.0% Not a US citizen 17 38.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 223 15.1% Italian 131 8.9% Arab 75 5.1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 1 0.1% Dutch 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.6% Internet access 81.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76518
What city is ZIP code 76518 in?
ZIP code 76518 is primarily assigned to Buckholts, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76518 in?
ZIP code 76518 falls within Milam County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 76518?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76518?
20% of residents in ZIP code 76518 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 76518 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 76518 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76518?
The median home value in ZIP code 76518 is $160,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 76518 in?
ZIP code 76518 observes the CST timezone.
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