76858 ZIP Code — Melvin, TX

Mcculloch County, Texas

ZIP code 76858 is located in Melvin, Texas, within Mcculloch County. It covers approximately 144.82 square miles and serves a population of 226 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 76858

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 $81,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,500. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks. 33% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 76858 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

226
population
144.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76858 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76858

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City Status
Melvin Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
76825 Brady (9.5 mi) 76852 Lohn (15.3 mi) 76837 Eden (18 mi) 76836 Doole (18.4 mi) 76848 Hext (19 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 226
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 307
Geography
Land area 144.82 sq mi
Water area 0.29 sq mi
Latitude 31.1536
Longitude -99.5837
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 71.0% 50.9% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 16.0% 31.8% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 13.0% 14.4% 22.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.8% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

226
Population
2
People per sq mi
55.9
Median age
$50,500
Median household income
$36,308
Per capita income
$81,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
92.6%
Home ownership
16.4%
Poverty rate
12.1%
Unemployment
166
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
12
10–14
8
5
15–19
4
10
20–24
7
9
25–34
6
9
35–44
7
16
45–54
12
6
55–59
5
13
60–64
10
25
65–74
19
19
75–84
14
6
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 182912.8%
18 and over19787.2%
65 and over8738.5%
Median age55.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or more races 12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Other race 1.2%
GroupCount%
White18973.5%
Hispanic or Latino3112.1%
Two or more races3112.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native31.2%
Other race31.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 71.0% 50.9% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 16.0% 31.8% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 13.0% 14.4% 22.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.8% 7.8%
Under $10k 5.6%
$10k–$15k 6.5%
$15k–$25k 6.5%
$25k–$35k 13.9%
$35k–$50k 16.7%
$50k–$75k 9.3%
$75k–$100k 9.3%
$100k–$150k 25.9%
$150k–$200k 5.6%
$200k+ 0.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.6%
$10k–$15k6.5%
$15k–$25k6.5%
$25k–$35k13.9%
$35k–$50k16.7%
$50k–$75k9.3%
$75k–$100k9.3%
$100k–$150k25.9%
$150k–$200k5.6%
$200k+0.9%
Median income$50,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.0%
$50k–$100k 26.0%
$100k–$150k 23.0%
$150k–$200k 9.0%
$500k–$1M 6.0%
$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$81,800
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied92.6%
Renter occupied7.4%
Vacant37.9%
Single-family detached93.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes5.7%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.11

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.0%
2000–20094.0%
1990–19996.3%
1980–19899.2%
1970–19792.3%
1960–19698.6%
1950–195914.4%
1940–194925.9%
1939 or earlier25.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.7%
1 bedroom9.8%
2 bedrooms40.2%
3 bedrooms42.0%
4 bedrooms6.3%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.7%
1 vehicle23.1%
2 vehicles32.4%
3 or more40.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.9%
Electricity30.6%
Propane / LP gas64.8%
Wood2.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family6257.4%
Cohabiting couple54.6%
Male householder, no spouse2220.4%
Female householder, no spouse1917.6%
Households with children under 181110.2%
Households with seniors (65+)6762.0%
Average household size2.09

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.2%9.4%
Married54.5%58.8%
Separated0.0%9.4%
Widowed0.0%16.5%
Divorced13.2%5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 23.9%
Some HS, no diploma 6.1%
HS graduate 13.9%
Some college, no degree 25.0%
Associate's degree 7.2%
Bachelor's degree 16.1%
Graduate / professional 7.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher70.0%
Bachelor's or higher23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2069.0%
High school931.0%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 22.3%
Agriculture & mining 21.3%
Construction 14.9%
Education & healthcare 14.9%
Manufacturing 12.8%
Wholesale trade 6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%
Transportation & utilities 2.1%
Professional & management 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.5%
Service12.8%
Sales & office13.8%
Natural resources & construction33.0%
Production & transportation14.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector62.8%
Government14.9%
Self-employed22.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.0%
Carpool16.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)32.9

Poverty

All people 16.4%
Under 18 years 37.9%
18 and over 13.2%
Married-couple families 9.7%
Female-led households 71.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security52.8%
Retirement income34.3%
Supplemental Security1.9%
Cash public assistance3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP7.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.3%
High blood pressure46.1%
High cholesterol45.6%
Diabetes18.0%
Heart disease11.1%
Stroke4.8%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis33.2%
Kidney disease4.7%
Pulmonary disease10.2%
Cancer9.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.6%
Binge drinking13.5%
No physical activity30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.5%
Depression21.0%
Fair or poor health23.0%
Poor mental health13.5%
Poor physical health14.8%
No health insurance26.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.5%
Visited dentist52.6%
Cholesterol screening92.9%
Teeth loss16.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans136.6%
Disability%
Any disability17.3%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years17.3%
65 and over23.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance41.6%
Public insurance42.5%
No insurance32.7%
Uninsured under 1962.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only226100.0%
Spanish2410.6%
Other Indo-European2410.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)19184.5%
Born in same state19184.5%
Born in different state17577.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen3515.5%
Not a US citizen1748.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French3314.6%
Italian2711.9%
AncestryCount%
Arab20.9%
English10.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.8%
Internet access88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76858

What city is ZIP code 76858 in?

ZIP code 76858 is primarily assigned to Melvin, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76858 in?

ZIP code 76858 falls within Mcculloch County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76858 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 76858 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 76858 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 76858 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 76858 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 76858 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76858?

16% of residents in ZIP code 76858 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 76858 in?

ZIP code 76858 observes the CST timezone.

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