76865 ZIP Code — Norton, TX

Runnels County, Texas

ZIP code 76865 is located in Norton, Texas, within Runnels County. It covers approximately 46.99 square miles and serves a population of 200 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 76865

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,792. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 31% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 76865 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

200

population

46.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76865 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76865

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76865. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76933 Bronte (12 mi) 79566 Wingate (13 mi) 79567 Winters (14 mi) 76821 Ballinger (14.5 mi) 76861 Miles (18.6 mi) 76875 Rowena (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	200
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	399

Geography
Land area	46.99 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	31.8692
Longitude	-100.1311
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	325

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	52.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	2.4%	26.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	49.4%	18.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

200

Population

People per sq mi

52.9

Median age

$54,792

Median household income

$31,325

Per capita income

$107,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

129

Housing units

5.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5	2.5%
18 and over	195	97.5%
65 and over	87	43.5%
Median age	52.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.7%

Two or more races 24.9%

Hispanic or Latino 23.4%

Group	Count	%
White	135	51.7%
Two or more races	65	24.9%
Hispanic or Latino	61	23.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	52.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	2.4%	26.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	49.4%	18.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 48.2%

$75k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	48.2%
$75k–$100k	3.5%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
Median income	$54,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 35.6%

$100k–$150k 28.8%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 24.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	39.7%
Single-family detached	81.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	26.2%
1950–1959	22.7%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	17.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	2.8%
5+ bedrooms	11.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.2%
1 vehicle	14.1%
2 vehicles	21.2%
3 or more	43.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.2%
Electricity	41.2%
Propane / LP gas	37.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	51	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	8	9.4%
Female householder, no spouse	26	30.6%
Households with children under 18	3	3.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	58	68.2%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	13.0%
Married	86.0%	39.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.9%
Divorced	14.0%	31.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 31.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 30.3%

Associate's degree 1.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.7%
Bachelor's or higher	5.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	16	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 37.7%

Agriculture & mining 18.0%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.8%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.5%
Service	50.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	2.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	42.6%
Government	4.1%
Self-employed	18.0%
Unpaid family workers	35.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.1%
Retirement income	41.2%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	41.1%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	23.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	71.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.5%
Public insurance	54.0%
No insurance	29.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	195	97.5%
Spanish	61	31.3%
Other Indo-European	61	31.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	139	69.5%
Born in same state	139	69.5%
Born in different state	124	62.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	61	30.5%
Not a US citizen	18	29.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	34	17%
French	9	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76865

What city is ZIP code 76865 in?

ZIP code 76865 is primarily assigned to Norton, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76865 in?

ZIP code 76865 falls within Runnels County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76865 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 76865 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 76865 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 76865 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 76865?

Approximately 31% of households in ZIP code 76865 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 76865?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 76865 in?

ZIP code 76865 observes the CST timezone.