77856 ZIP Code — Franklin, TX

Robertson County, Texas

ZIP code 77856 is located in Franklin, Texas, within Robertson County. It covers approximately 372.72 square miles and serves a population of 4,748 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979/936.

About ZIP code 77856

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $250,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,940. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 37% 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. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 77856 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,748

population

372.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77856 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77856

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77856. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Franklin	Acceptable
Franklin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76629 Bremond (13.8 mi) 77837 Calvert (15.4 mi) 77865 Marquez (15.7 mi) 77871 Normangee (17.6 mi) 76653 Kosse (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,748
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	395

Geography
Land area	372.72 sq mi
Water area	2.78 sq mi
Latitude	31.0995
Longitude	-96.4262
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	979/936

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	49.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	29.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	30.2%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.1%	3.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,748

Population

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$84,940

Median household income

$36,646

Per capita income

$250,400

Median home value

$928

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

2,324

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

128

Under 5

146

161

5–9

184

230

10–14

263

148

15–19

169

20–24

239

25–34

273

321

35–44

365

172

45–54

196

106

55–59

120

168

60–64

192

263

65–74

300

138

75–84

157

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,310	27.6%
18 and over	3,438	72.4%
65 and over	983	20.7%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Black or African American 7.4%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,166	86%
Black or African American	359	7.4%
Two or more races	192	4%
Hispanic or Latino	94	1.9%
Asian	14	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.3%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	49.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	29.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	30.2%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.1%	3.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	23.6%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$84,940

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 31.4%

$500k–$1M 11.4%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$250,400
Median rent / month	$928
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	39.7%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	18.2%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	4.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	49.0%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.2%
Electricity	70.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.7%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,002	62.0%
Cohabiting couple	16	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	219	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	380	23.5%
Households with children under 18	607	37.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	615	38.0%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	18.1%
Married	56.7%	59.8%
Separated	2.2%	2.4%
Widowed	3.1%	12.8%
Divorced	8.5%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.4%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	2.4%
Kindergarten	63	5.0%
Elementary school	789	63.0%
High school	215	17.2%
College / grad school	156	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Transportation & utilities 12.9%

Agriculture & mining 12.0%

Construction 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Retail trade 6.5%

Professional & management 6.5%

Public administration 5.4%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Other services 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Manufacturing 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.1%
Government	22.7%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 6.5%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 29.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	22.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	248	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	18.8%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	29.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.8%
Public insurance	29.3%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	13.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,474	94.2%
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)	4,695	98.9%
Born in same state	4,681	98.6%
Born in different state	4,113	86.6%
Foreign born	14	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	53	1.1%
Not a US citizen	50	94.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	688	14.5%
Italian	670	14.1%
Arab	230	4.8%
German	41	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	37	0.8%
Irish	9	0.2%
Norwegian	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77856

What city is ZIP code 77856 in?

ZIP code 77856 is primarily assigned to Franklin, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77856 in?

ZIP code 77856 falls within Robertson County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 77856 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 77856 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 77856?

ZIP code 77856 has an estimated population of 4,748 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 77856?

The median household income in ZIP code 77856 is $84,940, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77856?

The median home value in ZIP code 77856 is $250,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 77856 in?

ZIP code 77856 observes the CST timezone.