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Lampasas County
Lometa, TX
76853
76853 ZIP Code — Lometa, TX
Lampasas County, Texas
ZIP code 76853 is located in
Lometa ,
Texas ,
within Lampasas County .
It covers approximately 282.44 square miles and serves a population of
1,639 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 512/325/737 .
About ZIP code 76853
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 $225,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $56,420. 42% 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 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 76853 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,639
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
281
Geography
Land area
282.44 sq mi
Water area
0.57 sq mi
Latitude
31.2069
Longitude
-98.4023
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
512/325/737
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.4%
42.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
42.0%
28.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
12.7%
25.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.0%
3.5%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$56,420
Median household income
$225,000
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 275 16.8% 18 and over 1,364 83.2% 65 and over 418 25.5% Median age 49.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Black or African American
0.3%
Group Count % White 1,442 82.7% Hispanic or Latino 104 6% Two or more races 102 5.9% Asian 57 3.3% Other race 18 1% American Indian / Alaska Native 15 0.9% Black or African American 5 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.4%
42.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
42.0%
28.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
12.7%
25.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.0%
3.5%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.2% $10k–$15k 1.5% $15k–$25k 4.2% $25k–$35k 16.3% $35k–$50k 14.9% $50k–$75k 17.1% $75k–$100k 13.1% $100k–$150k 17.4% $150k–$200k 4.2% $200k+ 3.3% Median income $56,420
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $225,000 Median rent / month $582 Owner occupied 78.0% Renter occupied 22.0% Vacant 33.5% Single-family detached 77.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 19.3% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.98
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.6% 2010–2019 12.8% 2000–2009 11.4% 1990–1999 15.1% 1980–1989 8.9% 1970–1979 16.4% 1960–1969 11.1% 1950–1959 6.3% 1940–1949 9.1% 1939 or earlier 8.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.4% 2 bedrooms 30.2% 3 bedrooms 43.2% 4 bedrooms 16.2% 5+ bedrooms 3.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.0% 1 vehicle 24.9% 2 vehicles 41.2% 3 or more 29.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 17.6% Electricity 63.0% Propane / LP gas 16.3% Wood 3.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 338 61.3% Cohabiting couple 29 5.3% Male householder, no spouse 75 13.6% Female householder, no spouse 109 19.8% Households with children under 18 166 30.1% Households with seniors (65+) 239 43.4% Average household size 2.91
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.3% 18.8% Married 52.8% 48.7% Separated 11.5% 1.3% Widowed 2.4% 14.8% Divorced 7.1% 16.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.3% Bachelor's or higher 26.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 18 5.1% Kindergarten 9 2.5% Elementary school 106 29.9% High school 120 33.8% College / grad school 102 28.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.4%
Professional & management
14.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Public administration
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Agriculture & mining
6.4%
Finance & real estate
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.1% Service 24.0% Sales & office 14.8% Natural resources & construction 11.0% Production & transportation 18.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 61.2% Government 30.3% Self-employed 8.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.9% Carpool 19.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.7% Work from home 5.1% Other means 1.2% Avg commute (minutes) 30.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.6%
Female-led households
33.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.6% Retirement income 26.3% Supplemental Security 4.0% Cash public assistance 0.5% Food stamps / SNAP 8.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.9% High blood pressure 39.0% High cholesterol 42.9% Diabetes 12.7% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 8.6% Arthritis 27.9% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 7.7% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.8% Binge drinking 16.5% No physical activity 24.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.9% Depression 20.6% Fair or poor health 16.5% Poor mental health 13.6% Poor physical health 11.6% No health insurance 23.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.8% Visited dentist 60.0% Cholesterol screening 91.7% Teeth loss 12.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 123 9.0%
Disability % Any disability 25.4% Under 18 10.0% 18–64 years 17.7% 65 and over 52.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 47.1% Public insurance 42.2% No insurance 27.7% Uninsured under 19 32.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,575 96.1% Spanish 46 2.9% Other Indo-European 46 2.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,568 95.7% Born in same state 1,548 94.4% Born in different state 1,346 82.1% Foreign born 20 1.2% Naturalized citizen 71 4.3% Not a US citizen 47 66.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 175 10.7% Italian 136 8.3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 102 6.2% English 6 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.6% Internet access 90.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76853
What city is ZIP code 76853 in?
ZIP code 76853 is primarily assigned to Lometa, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76853 in?
ZIP code 76853 falls within Lampasas County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 76853 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 76853 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 76853 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 76853 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 76853?
ZIP code 76853 has an estimated population of 1,639 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 76853?
The median household income in ZIP code 76853 is $56,420, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 76853 in?
ZIP code 76853 observes the CST timezone.
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