76636 ZIP Code — Covington, TX

Hill County, Texas

ZIP code 76636 is located in Covington, Texas, within Hill County. It covers approximately 45.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,638 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76636

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 $208,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,917. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 76636 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,638

population

45.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76636 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76636

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76636. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Covington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76055 Itasca (6.5 mi) 76627 Blum (7.8 mi) 76050 Grandview (10.5 mi) 76093 Rio Vista (10.5 mi) 76645 Hillsboro (12 mi) 76692 Whitney (15 mi) 76031 Cleburne (15.1 mi) 76059 Keene (17.4 mi) 76064 Maypearl (17.4 mi) 76670 Milford (18.2 mi) 76009 Alvarado (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,638
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	217

Geography
Land area	45.13 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	32.1490
Longitude	-97.2508
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	39.0%	45.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	33.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	16.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.2%	3.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,638

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$66,917

Median household income

$29,923

Per capita income

$208,400

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

91.0%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

593

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

101

20–24

25–34

153

35–44

159

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	389	23.7%
18 and over	1,249	76.3%
65 and over	278	17.0%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80%

Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

Two or more races 6.7%

Other race 3.5%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,436	80%
Hispanic or Latino	158	8.8%
Two or more races	121	6.7%
Other race	62	3.5%
Asian	17	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.0%	45.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	33.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	16.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.2%	3.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$66,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 31.6%

$300k–$500k 17.8%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$208,400
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	91.0%
Renter occupied	9.0%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	18.1%
2000–2009	15.5%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	4.8%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	57.4%
4 bedrooms	21.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	29.3%
3 or more	41.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	67.1%
Propane / LP gas	25.1%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	348	59.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	83	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	150	25.8%
Households with children under 18	199	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	226	38.9%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	24.4%
Married	65.7%	52.8%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	14.3%
Divorced	4.0%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 36.2%

Some college, no degree 26.5%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	2.6%
Kindergarten	5	1.5%
Elementary school	163	47.4%
High school	122	35.5%
College / grad school	45	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 18.3%

Retail trade 16.0%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.1%

Construction 7.3%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Public administration 3.1%

Other services 2.1%

Professional & management 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.4%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.8%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 5.4%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 7.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	21.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.4%
Public insurance	28.6%
No insurance	21.1%
Uninsured under 19	25.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,537	93.8%
Spanish	35	2.3%
Other Indo-European	19	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	16	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,592	97.2%
Born in same state	1,575	96.2%
Born in different state	1,224	74.7%
Foreign born	17	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	46	2.8%
Not a US citizen	19	41.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	246	15%
Arab	243	14.8%
Italian	126	7.7%
German	3	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	2	0.1%
Polish	2	0.1%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76636

What city is ZIP code 76636 in?

ZIP code 76636 is primarily assigned to Covington, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76636 in?

ZIP code 76636 falls within Hill County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 76636 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 76636 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 76636 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 76636 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 76636?

ZIP code 76636 has an estimated population of 1,638 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76636?

The median home value in ZIP code 76636 is $208,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 76636 in?

ZIP code 76636 observes the CST timezone.