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Menard County
Menard, TX
76859
76859 ZIP Code — Menard, TX
Menard County, Texas
ZIP code 76859 is located in
Menard ,
Texas ,
within Menard County .
It covers approximately 851.00 square miles and serves a population of
1,728 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 325 .
About ZIP code 76859
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 $89,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $39,730. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 76859 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
1,728
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
327
Geography
Land area
851.00 sq mi
Water area
0.23 sq mi
Latitude
30.8697
Longitude
-99.8002
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
325
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.6%
57.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
30.6%
28.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
7.4%
8.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.4%
4.8%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$39,730
Median household income
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 204 11.8% 18 and over 1,524 88.2% 65 and over 713 41.3% Median age 60.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 1,372 69.3% Hispanic or Latino 252 12.7% Two or more races 252 12.7% Other race 80 4% American Indian / Alaska Native 23 1.2% Black or African American 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.6%
57.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
30.6%
28.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
7.4%
8.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.4%
4.8%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.6% $10k–$15k 11.9% $15k–$25k 19.1% $25k–$35k 3.8% $35k–$50k 16.9% $50k–$75k 13.3% $75k–$100k 11.4% $100k–$150k 7.3% $150k–$200k 1.4% $200k+ 5.4% Median income $39,730
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $89,500 Median rent / month $714 Owner occupied 77.4% Renter occupied 22.6% Vacant 37.2% Single-family detached 74.7% Large apartment buildings 4.9% Mobile homes 16.8% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 1.68
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.2% 2000–2009 7.5% 1990–1999 11.5% 1980–1989 8.4% 1970–1979 20.2% 1960–1969 4.8% 1950–1959 12.4% 1940–1949 9.9% 1939 or earlier 19.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.9% 1 bedroom 16.0% 2 bedrooms 33.1% 3 bedrooms 32.0% 4 bedrooms 11.3% 5+ bedrooms 2.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.9% 1 vehicle 46.5% 2 vehicles 31.3% 3 or more 18.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 12.6% Electricity 67.5% Propane / LP gas 19.0% Wood 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 317 33.4% Cohabiting couple 24 2.5% Male householder, no spouse 219 23.1% Female householder, no spouse 388 40.9% Households with children under 18 105 11.1% Households with seniors (65+) 513 54.1% Average household size 1.77
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.6% 11.3% Married 53.7% 44.2% Separated 0.0% 1.4% Widowed 6.0% 28.3% Divorced 13.7% 14.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.8%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.0% Bachelor's or higher 24.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 4.8% Kindergarten 13 5.2% Elementary school 136 54.6% High school 73 29.3% College / grad school 15 6.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
15.9%
Public administration
13.8%
Transportation & utilities
9.6%
Professional & management
8.3%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Agriculture & mining
5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.9% Service 16.9% Sales & office 22.1% Natural resources & construction 15.6% Production & transportation 20.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.0% Government 21.1% Self-employed 11.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.8% Carpool 13.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.2% Work from home 7.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 16.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
35.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 52.8% Retirement income 23.2% Supplemental Security 9.5% Cash public assistance 0.3% Food stamps / SNAP 9.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.6% High blood pressure 42.8% High cholesterol 41.2% Diabetes 16.5% Heart disease 10.1% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 8.9% Arthritis 30.3% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 9.6% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.4% Binge drinking 14.9% No physical activity 31.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.5% Depression 21.2% Fair or poor health 23.1% Poor mental health 14.3% Poor physical health 14.4% No health insurance 30.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.2% Visited dentist 50.4% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 17.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 175 11.5%
Disability % Any disability 33.3% Under 18 3.9% 18–64 years 24.1% 65 and over 53.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 50.3% Public insurance 56.4% No insurance 17.2% Uninsured under 19 15.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,708 98.8% Spanish 131 7.7% Other Indo-European 131 7.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,650 95.5% Born in same state 1,650 95.5% Born in different state 1,409 81.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 78 4.5% Not a US citizen 44 56.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 257 14.9% Italian 215 12.4%
Ancestry Count % English 9 0.5% Arab 5 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 54.9% Internet access 87.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76859
What city is ZIP code 76859 in?
ZIP code 76859 is primarily assigned to Menard, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76859 in?
ZIP code 76859 falls within Menard County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 76859 have an older population?
41% of residents in ZIP code 76859 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 76859 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 76859 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76859?
20% of residents in ZIP code 76859 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 76859 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 76859 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 76859 in?
ZIP code 76859 observes the CST timezone.
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