76472 ZIP Code — Santo, TX

Palo Pinto County, Texas

ZIP code 76472 is located in Santo, Texas, within Palo Pinto County. It covers approximately 93.23 square miles and serves a population of 1,503 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254/940.

About ZIP code 76472

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($96,360) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 76472 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,503

population

93.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76472 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76472

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76472. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Santo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76453 Gordon (8.6 mi) 76484 Palo Pinto (11.8 mi) 76462 Lipan (11.9 mi) 76067 Mineral Wells (12.8 mi) 76066 Millsap (13.5 mi) 76463 Mingus (15.4 mi) 76475 Strawn (17.4 mi) 76433 Bluff Dale (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	1,503
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	363

Geography
Land area	93.23 sq mi
Water area	0.78 sq mi
Latitude	32.6026
Longitude	-98.2001
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	254/940

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.4%	44.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	34.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	16.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	13.0%	4.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,503

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$96,360

Median household income

$50,987

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

2.0%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

524

Housing units

44.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

112

105

45–54

125

55–59

115

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	275	18.3%
18 and over	1,228	81.7%
65 and over	232	15.4%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Other race 4%

Two or more races 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,388	87.8%
Hispanic or Latino	78	4.9%
Other race	64	4%
Two or more races	37	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.4%	44.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	34.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	16.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	13.0%	4.3%	7.8%

Under $10k 1.3%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 0.9%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 20.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	0.9%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	23.3%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	20.5%
Median income	$96,360

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 4.5%

$300k–$500k 22.3%

$500k–$1M 16.2%

$1M+ 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	29.8%
1990–1999	21.3%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	13.2%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	6.3%
3 bedrooms	81.5%
4 bedrooms	1.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	48.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	84.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	323	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	42	7.8%
Female householder, no spouse	166	30.7%
Households with children under 18	98	18.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	170	31.4%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.1%	27.8%
Married	62.4%	48.6%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.6%
Divorced	5.3%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 13.1%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 36.5%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	44.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	5.2%
Kindergarten	37	11.2%
Elementary school	75	22.8%
High school	177	53.8%
College / grad school	23	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.8%

Transportation & utilities 14.6%

Agriculture & mining 12.8%

Construction 12.0%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Professional & management 2.5%

Information 1.6%

Public administration 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Retail trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.0%
Service	5.1%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.7%
Government	28.6%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.2%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	12.4%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 2.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	21.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	11.3%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	42.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.6%
Public insurance	26.8%
No insurance	17.5%
Uninsured under 19	53.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,486	98.9%
Spanish	10	0.7%
Other Indo-European	10	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,488	99.0%
Born in same state	1,488	99.0%
Born in different state	1,135	75.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	1.0%
Not a US citizen	5	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	196	13%
French	169	11.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	86	5.7%
Polish	9	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76472

What city is ZIP code 76472 in?

ZIP code 76472 is primarily assigned to Santo, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76472 in?

ZIP code 76472 falls within Palo Pinto County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 76472 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 76472 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 76472?

ZIP code 76472 has an estimated population of 1,503 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 76472?

The median household income in ZIP code 76472 is $96,360, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 76472 in?

ZIP code 76472 observes the CST timezone.