76676 ZIP Code — Penelope, TX

Hill County, Texas

ZIP code 76676 is located in Penelope, Texas, within Hill County. It covers approximately 23.53 square miles and serves a population of 317 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76676

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 $155,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,125. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 76676 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

317

population

23.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76676 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76676

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76676. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Penelope	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76660 Malone (6 mi) 76673 Mount Calm (6.2 mi) 76648 Hubbard (7.2 mi) 76631 Bynum (9.6 mi) 76621 Abbott (9.8 mi) 76691 West (11 mi) 76666 Mertens (12 mi) 76624 Axtell (12.1 mi) 76640 Elm Mott (13.9 mi) 76635 Coolidge (15.3 mi) 76678 Prairie Hill (15.4 mi) 76641 Frost (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	317
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	217

Geography
Land area	23.53 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	31.8485
Longitude	-96.9318
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	254

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.6%	45.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	33.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	16.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

317

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$63,125

Median household income

$32,740

Per capita income

$155,000

Median home value

$917

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

131

Housing units

29.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	89	28.1%
18 and over	228	71.9%
65 and over	73	23.0%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72%

Hispanic or Latino 13.9%

Two or more races 9.2%

Other race 4.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	265	72%
Hispanic or Latino	51	13.9%
Two or more races	34	9.2%
Other race	17	4.6%
Asian	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.6%	45.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	33.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	16.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	3.2%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	12.0%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$63,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.7%

$50k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 20.5%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,000
Median rent / month	$917
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	91.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	7.6%
2010–2019	11.1%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	1.4%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	5.6%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	34.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	64.6%
4 bedrooms	5.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	12.8%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	45.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.6%
Electricity	51.2%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	79	63.2%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	6	4.8%
Female householder, no spouse	38	30.4%
Households with children under 18	51	40.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	48.0%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.9%	4.8%
Married	79.5%	62.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	2.7%	21.0%
Divorced	0.0%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 26.1%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 25.7%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	29.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	16.4%
Kindergarten	5	6.8%
Elementary school	41	56.2%
High school	8	11.0%
College / grad school	7	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.3%

Manufacturing 17.6%

Professional & management 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Construction 5.9%

Retail trade 2.9%

Public administration 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.8%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	11.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.6%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.7%
Government	39.7%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.6%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	28.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	47.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	52.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.1%
Public insurance	29.3%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	282	89.0%
Spanish	25	8.9%
Other Indo-European	25	8.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	291	91.8%
Born in same state	291	91.8%
Born in different state	261	82.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	26	8.2%
Not a US citizen	17	65.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	18	5.7%
Arab	10	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	2.8%
French	2	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	74.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76676

What city is ZIP code 76676 in?

ZIP code 76676 is primarily assigned to Penelope, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76676 in?

ZIP code 76676 falls within Hill County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 76676 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 76676 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 76676 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 76676 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76676?

The median home value in ZIP code 76676 is $155,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 76676?

ZIP code 76676 has an estimated population of 317 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 76676 in?

ZIP code 76676 observes the CST timezone.