76936 ZIP Code — Eldorado, TX

Schleicher County, Texas

ZIP code 76936 is located in Eldorado, Texas, within Schleicher County. It covers approximately 939.26 square miles and serves a population of 2,474 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 76936

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 $96,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,774. 49% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 76936 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,474

population

939.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76936 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76936

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76936. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eldorado	Acceptable
Eldorado	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76935 Christoval (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	2,474
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	413

Geography
Land area	939.26 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	30.8974
Longitude	-100.5388
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	54.1%	54.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	28.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	17.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,474

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$53,774

Median household income

$28,084

Per capita income

$96,700

Median home value

$645

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

1,101

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

100

Under 5

109

5–9

10–14

15–19

105

20–24

111

25–34

121

172

35–44

188

116

45–54

128

55–59

60–64

186

65–74

203

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	598	24.2%
18 and over	1,876	75.8%
65 and over	634	25.6%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 40.6%

Hispanic or Latino 28.8%

Other race 23.1%

Two or more races 6.1%

Black or African American 1.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,413	40.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1,003	28.8%
Other race	802	23.1%
Two or more races	211	6.1%
Black or African American	40	1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	54.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	28.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	17.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$53,774

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 38.2%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,700
Median rent / month	$645
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	27.7%
Single-family detached	84.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	25.9%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	15.3%
3 bedrooms	60.7%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	47.8%
3 or more	23.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.1%
Electricity	54.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.1%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	524	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	14	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	117	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	244	27.1%
Households with children under 18	293	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	423	47.1%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	19.1%
Married	63.4%	55.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.6%
Divorced	6.7%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 32.7%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	89	15.5%
Kindergarten	38	6.6%
Elementary school	199	34.7%
High school	168	29.3%
College / grad school	80	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 33.3%

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Retail trade 10.4%

Professional & management 7.8%

Construction 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Other services 4.4%

Public administration 4.2%

Information 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	21.5%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	14.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.9%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 16.6%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 13.5%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.3%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	31.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.0%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.7%
Public insurance	30.4%
No insurance	24.8%
Uninsured under 19	27.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,265	91.6%
Spanish	140	6.2%
Other Indo-European	135	6.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,229	90.1%
Born in same state	2,229	90.1%
Born in different state	1,860	75.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	245	9.9%
Not a US citizen	168	68.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	279	11.3%
Italian	67	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	31	1.3%
Dutch	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	84.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76936

What city is ZIP code 76936 in?

ZIP code 76936 is primarily assigned to Eldorado, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76936 in?

ZIP code 76936 falls within Schleicher County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76936 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 76936 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 76936 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 76936 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 76936?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 76936 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 76936 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 76936 in?

ZIP code 76936 observes the CST timezone.