76642 ZIP Code — Groesbeck, TX

Limestone County, Texas

ZIP code 76642 is located in Groesbeck, Texas, within Limestone County. It covers approximately 248.06 square miles and serves a population of 6,216 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76642

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 $170,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $57,622. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 76642 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,216

population

248.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76642 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76642

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76642. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Groesbeck	Acceptable
Groesbeck	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76667 Mexia (10 mi) 76687 Thornton (10.5 mi) 76653 Kosse (13.9 mi) 76678 Prairie Hill (15.2 mi) 76635 Coolidge (15.6 mi) 76664 Mart (16.8 mi) 75860 Teague (19 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	6,216
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	293

Geography
Land area	248.06 sq mi
Water area	11.42 sq mi
Latitude	31.5458
Longitude	-96.5627
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	254

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	54.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	29.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	15.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,216

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$57,622

Median household income

$30,478

Per capita income

$170,000

Median home value

$779

Median monthly rent

73.6%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

2,234

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

146

Under 5

126

181

5–9

156

291

10–14

251

158

15–19

136

152

20–24

132

386

25–34

334

411

35–44

355

458

45–54

397

186

55–59

160

266

60–64

231

395

65–74

341

212

75–84

183

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,359	21.9%
18 and over	4,857	78.1%
65 and over	1,303	21.0%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.4%

Black or African American 16.6%

Hispanic or Latino 13.6%

Two or more races 12.7%

Asian 2.1%

Other race 1.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,845	53.4%
Black or African American	1,193	16.6%
Hispanic or Latino	980	13.6%
Two or more races	915	12.7%
Asian	148	2.1%
Other race	99	1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	54.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	29.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	15.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$57,622

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.7%

$50k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 18.6%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,000
Median rent / month	$779
Owner occupied	73.6%
Renter occupied	26.4%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	68.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	18.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	11.1%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	24.1%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	47.1%
3 or more	22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.0%
Electricity	64.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,061	46.0%
Cohabiting couple	119	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	411	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	715	31.0%
Households with children under 18	823	35.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	893	38.7%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.5%	15.2%
Married	46.6%	49.8%
Separated	3.8%	0.1%
Widowed	2.6%	15.8%
Divorced	12.5%	19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	4.1%
Kindergarten	62	5.2%
Elementary school	635	52.8%
High school	357	29.7%
College / grad school	99	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Construction 13.4%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Public administration 9.5%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Professional & management 7.4%

Retail trade 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	20.3%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	27.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	23.2%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 24.6%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 11.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	10.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	27.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	48.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	617	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.9%
Public insurance	44.9%
No insurance	15.2%
Uninsured under 19	11.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,944	95.6%
Spanish	338	5.7%
Other Indo-European	210	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	40	0.7%
Other languages	88	1.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,649	90.9%
Born in same state	5,649	90.9%
Born in different state	4,887	78.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	567	9.1%
Not a US citizen	334	58.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	548	8.8%
French	337	5.4%
Arab	269	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	74	1.2%
Dutch	15	0.2%
German	14	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76642

What city is ZIP code 76642 in?

ZIP code 76642 is primarily assigned to Groesbeck, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76642 in?

ZIP code 76642 falls within Limestone County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76642?

17% of residents in ZIP code 76642 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 76642 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 76642 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 76642 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 76642 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76642?

The median home value in ZIP code 76642 is $170,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 76642 in?

ZIP code 76642 observes the CST timezone.