76550 ZIP Code — Lampasas, TX

Lampasas County, Texas

ZIP code 76550 is located in Lampasas, Texas, within Lampasas County. It covers approximately 541.53 square miles and serves a population of 13,574 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 512/737.

About ZIP code 76550

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $218,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,618. 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 76550 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,574

population

541.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76550 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76550

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76550. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lampasas	Acceptable
Lampasas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76522 Copperas Cove (9.4 mi) 76853 Lometa (9.9 mi) 76539 Kempner (16 mi) 76525 Evant (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	13,574
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	281

Geography
Land area	541.53 sq mi
Water area	1.83 sq mi
Latitude	31.2129
Longitude	-98.2350
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	512/737

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.7%	42.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	28.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	25.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

13,574

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$71,618

Median household income

$35,160

Per capita income

$218,300

Median home value

$854

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

4,896

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

468

Under 5

487

296

5–9

309

460

10–14

480

429

15–19

447

347

20–24

361

648

25–34

675

905

35–44

944

767

45–54

800

429

55–59

447

460

60–64

480

920

65–74

959

348

75–84

363

169

85+

176

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,027	22.3%
18 and over	10,547	77.7%
65 and over	2,935	21.6%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76%

Two or more races 10.5%

Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

Other race 1.8%

Black or African American 1.5%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	11,298	76%
Two or more races	1,563	10.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1,288	8.7%
Other race	270	1.8%
Black or African American	228	1.5%
Asian	127	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	87	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.7%	42.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	28.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	25.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	9.8%
Median income	$71,618

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 21.3%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

$1M+ 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$218,300
Median rent / month	$854
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	17.6%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	12.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	12.7%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	7.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	52.6%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.3%
Electricity	67.2%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	2.4%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,859	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	239	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	704	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,248	24.7%
Households with children under 18	1,747	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,985	39.3%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	20.9%
Married	59.6%	53.7%
Separated	2.2%	1.5%
Widowed	4.0%	10.4%
Divorced	9.9%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	202	7.5%
Kindergarten	74	2.8%
Elementary school	1,363	50.7%
High school	728	27.1%
College / grad school	320	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Construction 14.9%

Retail trade 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.1%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Professional & management 9.1%

Public administration 7.4%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Other services 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.8%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 11.0%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 39.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	34.3%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	25.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	54.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,533	14.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.4%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	21.7%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.1%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	12.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,619	93.0%
Spanish	450	3.6%
Other Indo-European	358	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	40	0.3%
Other languages	52	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,080	96.4%
Born in same state	12,731	93.8%
Born in different state	8,982	66.2%
Foreign born	349	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	494	3.6%
Not a US citizen	198	40.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,049	15.1%
Italian	1,707	12.6%
Arab	863	6.4%
German	110	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	48	0.4%
Norwegian	25	0.2%
Dutch	17	0.1%
Polish	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76550

What city is ZIP code 76550 in?

ZIP code 76550 is primarily assigned to Lampasas, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76550 in?

ZIP code 76550 falls within Lampasas County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76550 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 76550 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 76550 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 76550 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 76550?

ZIP code 76550 has an estimated population of 13,574 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76550?

The median home value in ZIP code 76550 is $218,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 76550 in?

ZIP code 76550 observes the CST timezone.