76849 ZIP Code — Junction, TX

Kimble County, Texas

ZIP code 76849 is located in Junction, Texas, within Kimble County. It covers approximately 809.54 square miles and serves a population of 3,733 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 76849

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $189,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($58,413) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 76849 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,733

population

809.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76849 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76849

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76849. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Junction	Acceptable
Junction	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76854 London (9.9 mi)

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	3,733
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	267

Geography
Land area	809.54 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	30.4987
Longitude	-99.7095
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	325

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	55.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	22.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	15.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.2%	6.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,733

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$58,413

Median household income

$36,365

Per capita income

$189,600

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

13.3%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

1,933

Housing units

27.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

122

10–14

119

169

15–19

164

20–24

195

25–34

190

235

35–44

230

196

45–54

191

102

55–59

126

60–64

123

304

65–74

296

180

75–84

175

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	728	19.5%
18 and over	3,005	80.5%
65 and over	1,009	27.0%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.6%

Hispanic or Latino 14.1%

Two or more races 11.7%

Other race 3.7%

Black or African American 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,980	68.6%
Hispanic or Latino	612	14.1%
Two or more races	509	11.7%
Other race	162	3.7%
Black or African American	75	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	55.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	22.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	15.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.2%	6.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$58,413

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 13.4%

$500k–$1M 8.3%

$1M+ 11.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,600
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	35.9%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	11.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.5%
Electricity	71.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.6%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	712	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	54	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	310	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	353	24.7%
Households with children under 18	351	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	725	50.7%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	15.5%
Married	50.1%	57.7%
Separated	0.5%	0.5%
Widowed	6.1%	11.4%
Divorced	11.5%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	27.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	14	2.1%
Elementary school	385	56.5%
High school	185	27.2%
College / grad school	97	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Retail trade 12.2%

Agriculture & mining 11.2%

Construction 10.8%

Other services 10.3%

Professional & management 6.7%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Public administration 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Information 1.0%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	5.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.5%
Government	22.6%
Self-employed	13.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.6%
Carpool	16.7%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.5

Poverty

All people 13.3%

Under 18 years 15.2%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 24.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	41.1%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	28.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	49.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	243	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	11.3%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	20.1%
Uninsured under 19	18.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,562	95.4%
Spanish	200	5.6%
Other Indo-European	195	5.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,585	96.0%
Born in same state	3,462	92.7%
Born in different state	2,897	77.6%
Foreign born	123	3.3%
Naturalized citizen	148	4.0%
Not a US citizen	69	46.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	359	9.6%
Italian	333	8.9%
Arab	159	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	21	0.6%
German	19	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76849

What city is ZIP code 76849 in?

ZIP code 76849 is primarily assigned to Junction, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76849 in?

ZIP code 76849 falls within Kimble County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76849 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 76849 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 76849 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 76849 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 76849?

Health data for ZIP code 76849 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76849?

The median home value in ZIP code 76849 is $189,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 76849 in?

ZIP code 76849 observes the CST timezone.