76457 ZIP Code — Hico, TX

Hamilton County, Texas

ZIP code 76457 is located in Hico, Texas, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 322.07 square miles and serves a population of 4,023 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254/940.

About ZIP code 76457

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $149,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,569. 44% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 76457 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,023

population

322.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76457 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76457

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76457. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hico	Acceptable
Hico	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76402 Stephenville (13.3 mi) 76649 Iredell (13.4 mi) 76401 Stephenville (13.7 mi) 76690 Walnut Springs (16.5 mi) 76436 Carlton (17.9 mi) 76043 Glen Rose (18.6 mi) 76433 Bluff Dale (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,023
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	322.07 sq mi
Water area	1.15 sq mi
Latitude	32.0835
Longitude	-98.0594
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	254/940

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.5%	53.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	25.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	16.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	4.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,023

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$59,569

Median household income

$30,441

Per capita income

$149,800

Median home value

$988

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

1,653

Housing units

22.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

163

Under 5

162

129

5–9

128

134

10–14

134

167

15–19

166

20–24

189

25–34

188

275

35–44

274

157

45–54

155

142

55–59

142

131

60–64

131

195

65–74

194

146

75–84

145

123

85+

123

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	961	23.9%
18 and over	3,062	76.1%
65 and over	926	23.0%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.1%

Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

Two or more races 7.5%

Other race 1.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,615	82.1%
Hispanic or Latino	382	8.7%
Two or more races	330	7.5%
Other race	68	1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Asian	3	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.5%	53.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	25.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	16.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	4.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 25.5%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	25.5%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$59,569

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 16.2%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$149,800
Median rent / month	$988
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	27.1%
Single-family detached	79.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	14.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	54.3%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.8%
Electricity	59.1%
Propane / LP gas	14.2%
Wood	3.6%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	813	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	35	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	239	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	347	24.2%
Households with children under 18	322	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	614	42.8%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	15.2%
Married	58.1%	55.9%
Separated	1.5%	1.6%
Widowed	5.7%	15.9%
Divorced	9.7%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 38.5%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	6.0%
Kindergarten	26	3.0%
Elementary school	425	48.7%
High school	194	22.2%
College / grad school	175	20.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Agriculture & mining 18.7%

Retail trade 12.4%

Construction 8.3%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Professional & management 5.4%

Other services 5.4%

Information 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Public administration 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 12.5%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 10.7%

Female-led households 30.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	26.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	49.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	258	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	45.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.5%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	20.1%
Uninsured under 19	17.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,698	91.9%
Spanish	255	6.9%
Other Indo-European	255	6.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,643	90.6%
Born in same state	3,643	90.6%
Born in different state	2,768	68.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	380	9.4%
Not a US citizen	101	26.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	446	11.1%
Arab	308	7.7%
French	285	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	66	1.6%
English	54	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76457

What city is ZIP code 76457 in?

ZIP code 76457 is primarily assigned to Hico, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76457 in?

ZIP code 76457 falls within Hamilton County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76457 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 76457 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76457?

The median home value in ZIP code 76457 is $149,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 76457?

ZIP code 76457 has an estimated population of 4,023 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 76457?

The median household income in ZIP code 76457 is $59,569, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 76457 in?

ZIP code 76457 observes the CST timezone.