76856 ZIP Code — Mason, TX

Mason County, Texas

ZIP code 76856 is located in Mason, Texas, within Mason County. It covers approximately 691.35 square miles and serves a population of 3,506 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 76856

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $239,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,210. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 47% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 76856 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,506

population

691.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76856 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76856

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76856. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mason	Acceptable
Mason	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76820 Art (12.3 mi) 76842 Fredonia (13.9 mi) 76869 Pontotoc (15.1 mi) 76831 Castell (18.1 mi) 78618 Doss (18.4 mi) 76887 Voca (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,506
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	319

Geography
Land area	691.35 sq mi
Water area	2.88 sq mi
Latitude	30.7196
Longitude	-99.2241
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	325

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	26.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	26.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	4.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,506

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$80,210

Median household income

$35,298

Per capita income

$239,600

Median home value

$818

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

1,604

Housing units

38.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

168

Under 5

172

135

5–9

138

10–14

119

15–19

122

20–24

161

25–34

165

182

35–44

185

119

45–54

122

110

55–59

113

128

60–64

130

316

65–74

323

123

75–84

125

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	848	24.2%
18 and over	2,658	75.8%
65 and over	968	27.6%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.6%

Hispanic or Latino 12.3%

Other race 8.4%

Two or more races 4%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,981	74.6%
Hispanic or Latino	491	12.3%
Other race	337	8.4%
Two or more races	161	4%
Asian	24	0.6%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	26.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	26.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	4.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$80,210

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 25.4%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

$1M+ 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$239,600
Median rent / month	$818
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	31.5%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	16.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	62.4%
Propane / LP gas	31.3%
Wood	1.7%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	866	67.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	183	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	229	17.9%
Households with children under 18	351	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	566	44.3%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	17.7%
Married	67.3%	63.2%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	8.5%
Divorced	4.0%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 19.8%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 27.3%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	38.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	96	11.8%
Kindergarten	33	4.1%
Elementary school	343	42.2%
High school	245	30.1%
College / grad school	96	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Professional & management 14.9%

Retail trade 14.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Other services 6.9%

Construction 6.5%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Information 4.2%

Public administration 1.0%

Manufacturing 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.1%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	29.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	6.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.7%
Government	26.8%
Self-employed	11.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.4%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.3%
Retirement income	33.2%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	24.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	171	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	48.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.0%
Public insurance	33.8%
No insurance	12.0%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,166	90.3%
Spanish	250	7.9%
Other Indo-European	226	7.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,436	98.0%
Born in same state	3,424	97.7%
Born in different state	2,858	81.5%
Foreign born	12	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	70	2.0%
Not a US citizen	28	40.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	596	17%
French	383	10.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	262	7.5%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76856

What city is ZIP code 76856 in?

ZIP code 76856 is primarily assigned to Mason, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76856 in?

ZIP code 76856 falls within Mason County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76856 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 76856 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 76856 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 76856 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 76856?

ZIP code 76856 has an estimated population of 3,506 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 76856?

The median household income in ZIP code 76856 is $80,210, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 76856 in?

ZIP code 76856 observes the CST timezone.