76828 ZIP Code — Burkett, TX

Coleman County, Texas

ZIP code 76828 is located in Burkett, Texas, within Coleman County. It covers approximately 72.59 square miles and serves a population of 236 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 76828

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 $126,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,688. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 80% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 76828 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

236

population

72.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76828 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76828

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76828. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burkett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76443 Cross Plains (9.9 mi) 76834 Coleman (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	236
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	72.59 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	31.9980
Longitude	-99.3104
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	325

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	52.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	32.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	11.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

236

Population

People per sq mi

64.6

Median age

$49,688

Median household income

$32,425

Per capita income

$126,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.3%

Home ownership

28.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

146

Housing units

24.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	33	14.0%
18 and over	203	86.0%
65 and over	85	36.0%
Median age	64.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	223	93.3%
Two or more races	13	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	3	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	52.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	32.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	11.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	7.8%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 35.1%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 29.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	35.1%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	29.7%
Median income	$49,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 41.7%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 16.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.3%
Renter occupied	2.7%
Vacant	25.5%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	47.0%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	2.7%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	12.8%
1939 or earlier	28.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	36.2%
4 bedrooms	39.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	45.0%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.7%
Electricity	24.3%
Propane / LP gas	64.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	23	20.7%
Cohabiting couple	10	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	68	61.3%
Female householder, no spouse	10	9.0%
Households with children under 18	18	16.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	89	80.2%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.2%	13.8%
Married	23.7%	17.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	30.9%	52.0%
Divorced	37.1%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 10.3%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 34.0%

Bachelor's degree 22.2%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	48.5%
High school	17	51.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.9%

Agriculture & mining 33.3%

Finance & real estate 15.9%

Retail trade 9.5%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	79.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	9.5%
Natural resources & construction	4.8%
Production & transportation	6.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	44.4%
Government	27.0%
Self-employed	28.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.1%
Carpool	27.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 28.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 33.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	80.2%
Retirement income	63.1%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	43.1%
High cholesterol	42.3%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	2.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	47.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.3%
Public insurance	63.1%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	236	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	223	94.5%
Born in same state	223	94.5%
Born in different state	153	64.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	5.5%
Not a US citizen	10	76.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.0%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76828

What city is ZIP code 76828 in?

ZIP code 76828 is primarily assigned to Burkett, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76828 in?

ZIP code 76828 falls within Coleman County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76828 have a large retiree population?

80% of households in ZIP code 76828 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 76828 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 76828 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 76828 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 76828 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76828?

29% of residents in ZIP code 76828 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 76828 in?

ZIP code 76828 observes the CST timezone.