76679 ZIP Code — Purdon, TX

Navarro County, Texas

ZIP code 76679 is located in Purdon, Texas, within Navarro County. It covers approximately 66.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,161 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254/903.

About ZIP code 76679

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,702. 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. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 76679 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,161

population

66.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76679 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76679

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76679. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Purdon	Acceptable
Purdon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76639 Dawson (5.6 mi) 76681 Richland (8.6 mi) 75102 Barry (10.9 mi) 75110 Corsicana (11 mi) 76626 Blooming Grove (11.7 mi) 76641 Frost (13.4 mi) 76648 Hubbard (14.3 mi) 76693 Wortham (14.4 mi) 76635 Coolidge (15 mi) 75109 Corsicana (16.9 mi) 76660 Malone (18.1 mi) 76667 Mexia (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	1,161
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	349

Geography
Land area	66.18 sq mi
Water area	1.70 sq mi
Latitude	31.9282
Longitude	-96.5893
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	254/903

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.6%	51.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	27.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	16.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.2%	4.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,161

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$77,702

Median household income

$30,855

Per capita income

$120,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.5%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

477

Housing units

24.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	321	27.6%
18 and over	840	72.4%
65 and over	244	21.0%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,100	93.8%
Two or more races	49	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	12	1%
Other race	12	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.6%	51.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	27.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	16.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.2%	4.3%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 26.4%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	26.4%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$77,702

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 28.8%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

$500k–$1M 8.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.5%
Renter occupied	4.5%
Vacant	24.1%
Single-family detached	61.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.9%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	21.3%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	20.6%
1980–1989	25.1%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.3%
1 bedroom	10.1%
2 bedrooms	14.2%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	12.3%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	42.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	84.8%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Solar	2.9%
No fuel used	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	271	72.3%
Cohabiting couple	24	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	45	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	35	9.3%
Households with children under 18	173	46.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	171	45.6%
Average household size	3.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.8%	13.5%
Married	63.0%	66.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	10.4%	9.2%
Divorced	5.8%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 21.5%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	24.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.3%
Kindergarten	17	6.3%
Elementary school	190	69.9%
High school	40	14.7%
College / grad school	16	5.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Transportation & utilities 16.2%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Other services 7.6%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Professional & management 5.8%

Construction 4.1%

Public administration 3.3%

Information 2.0%

Retail trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.5%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	14.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	17.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.8%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	16.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.0

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 11.5%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 48.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	38.7%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	23.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	135	16.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	46.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.6%
Public insurance	35.7%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,093	94.1%
Spanish	4	0.4%
Other Indo-European	4	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,153	99.3%
Born in same state	1,153	99.3%
Born in different state	970	83.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.7%
Not a US citizen	4	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	176	15.2%
Arab	136	11.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	66	5.7%
English	8	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.3%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76679

What city is ZIP code 76679 in?

ZIP code 76679 is primarily assigned to Purdon, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76679 in?

ZIP code 76679 falls within Navarro County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 76679 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 76679 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 76679 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 76679 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 76679 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 76679 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76679?

The median home value in ZIP code 76679 is $120,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 76679 in?

ZIP code 76679 observes the CST timezone.