76693 ZIP Code — Wortham, TX

Freestone County, Texas

ZIP code 76693 is located in Wortham, Texas, within Freestone County. It covers approximately 117.17 square miles and serves a population of 2,320 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254/430/903.

About ZIP code 76693

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,074. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 76693 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,320

population

117.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76693 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76693

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76693. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wortham	Acceptable
Wortham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76681 Richland (6.7 mi) 76667 Mexia (10.1 mi) 75859 Streetman (11.2 mi) 75860 Teague (13.1 mi) 76679 Purdon (14.4 mi) 75109 Corsicana (16.2 mi) 76639 Dawson (16.8 mi) 75840 Fairfield (17.1 mi) 76635 Coolidge (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	2,320
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	117.17 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	31.7993
Longitude	-96.3956
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	254/430/903

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	48.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	25.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	20.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,320

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$54,074

Median household income

$23,847

Per capita income

$134,700

Median home value

$844

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

837

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

115

15–19

119

20–24

25–34

127

173

35–44

242

45–54

134

55–59

60–64

120

65–74

168

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	513	22.1%
18 and over	1,807	77.9%
65 and over	461	19.9%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.7%

Black or African American 17.9%

Two or more races 12.2%

Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,525	58.7%
Black or African American	464	17.9%
Two or more races	318	12.2%
Hispanic or Latino	278	10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.3%
Other race	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	48.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	25.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	20.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.3%	7.8%

Under $10k 12.6%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.6%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	23.5%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$54,074

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 27.6%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 31.0%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,700
Median rent / month	$844
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	21.4%
Single-family detached	68.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	24.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	18.1%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	22.4%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	24.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.0%
Electricity	62.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	350	43.8%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.3%
Male householder, no spouse	160	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	288	36.0%
Households with children under 18	240	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	349	43.6%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.9%	33.0%
Married	46.6%	36.8%
Separated	2.5%	2.6%
Widowed	6.3%	15.1%
Divorced	9.8%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 16.8%

HS graduate 18.1%

Some college, no degree 29.8%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	3.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	338	62.1%
High school	123	22.6%
College / grad school	63	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.5%

Other services 15.4%

Transportation & utilities 12.0%

Construction 11.0%

Public administration 8.0%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Retail trade 4.5%

Professional & management 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Manufacturing 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	27.0%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	10.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	24.2%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.6%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 10.7%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 9.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.1%
Retirement income	14.8%
Supplemental Security	14.6%
Cash public assistance	14.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	24.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	49.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	94	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.0%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,232	96.2%
Spanish	39	1.7%
Other Indo-European	39	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,229	96.1%
Born in same state	2,229	96.1%
Born in different state	1,945	83.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	91	3.9%
Not a US citizen	34	37.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	356	15.3%
French	159	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	21	0.9%
English	13	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	80.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76693

What city is ZIP code 76693 in?

ZIP code 76693 is primarily assigned to Wortham, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76693 in?

ZIP code 76693 falls within Freestone County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76693 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 76693 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76693?

The median home value in ZIP code 76693 is $134,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 76693?

ZIP code 76693 has an estimated population of 2,320 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 76693?

The median household income in ZIP code 76693 is $54,074, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 76693 in?

ZIP code 76693 observes the CST timezone.