All U.S. Cities  
City-Data Forum City-Data

76856 Zip Code Detailed Profile

 


Jump to a detailed profile or search
site with Google Custom Search


Profiles Mason, TX (76856) houses, apartments, residents, cars, jobs...

Back to All US cities, All Zip Codes.

City: Mason, TX (0.52%)
County: Mason County, TX

Zip code population in 2010: 2,272
Zip code population (2000): 3,433


Age and Sex of Residents in zip code 76856


Home Value Estimate
Address:
 Unit (optional):
City
 State
 Zip


Recent Home Sales
Address:
City
State
Zip
Min Price (optional)

Max Price (optional)
Prioritization:



  • OSM Map
  • General Map
  • Google Map
  • MSN Map

Houses and condos: 2,056
Renter-occupied apartments: 269
% of renters here:

20%
State:

36%

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in zip code 76856: 85.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 711.2 sq. mi.
Water area: 2.9 sq. mi.
Population density: 3 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2010:
This zip code:

0.9% ($1,448)
Texas:

1.9% ($2,392)

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2010: $1,492 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2010: $1,421 (0.9%)

Put your B&M business profile right here for free. 20,000 businesses already created their profiles!

Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for: near:  
Males: 1,704  (49.9%)
Females: 1,708  (50.1%)

Zip code 76856 races chart

Options
X
Data:
Loading data...
Based on 2005-2010 data
Loading data...

123
Hide US histogram

76856, TX forum
Recent posts about zip code 76856 area on our local forum with over 1,500,000 registered users:
Gone but not forgotten- Old Corpus Christi  (227 replies)
Texas Trivia  (1626 replies)
Prettiest Town in Texas  (57 replies)
Why Memorial Parkway is better than Cinco and the best neighborhood in Katy (an opinion) :-)  (73 replies)
I10 expansion/relief... it was good while it lasted...  (59 replies)
Residents oppose grocery (Aldi store planned for Katy getting flak from local residents)  (55 replies)
100% rural population.

Estimated median house/condo value in 2010: $156,490
76856:

$156,490
Texas:

$127,400



According to our research of Texas and other state lists there were 4 registered sex offenders living in 76856 zip code as of May 23, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in zip code 76856 to the number of sex offenders is 853 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this zip code is smaller than the state average.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

45.8 years
Texas median age:

33.5 years

Average household size:
This zip code:

2.6 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 76856, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $33,826 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$33,826
State:

$47,881

Salary/wage: $25,520 (reported on 69.9% of returns)
Here:

$25,520
State:

$41,947
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 66.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 73.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 60.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 49.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $2,825 (reported on 48.9% of returns)
This zip code:

$2,825
Texas:

$2,255
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 3.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $2,507 (reported on 22.6% of returns)
Here:

$2,507
State:

$4,261
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$25,860 (reported on 26.8% of returns)
Here:

+$25,860
State:

+$16,110
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 8.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 52.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$9,171 (reported on 31.5% of returns)
Here:

+$9,171
State:

+$11,013
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 15.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 5.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 7.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 8.5% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $3,214 (reported on 1.8% of returns)
76856:

$3,214
Texas:

$3,120

Total itemized deductions: $17,228 (27% of AGI, reported on 16.7% of returns)
Here:

$17,228
State:

$19,631

Here:

26.5% of AGI
State:

18.9% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 8.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $4,304 (6% of AGI, reported on 14.1% of returns)
Here:

$4,304
State:

$4,753

Here:

6.2% of AGI
State:

4.2% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $5,245 (reported on 69.2% of returns)
76856:

$5,245
State:

$9,058
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 11.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,796 (reported on 20.9% of returns)
Here:

$1,796
State:

$2,024

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 74.4%
Here:

74%
State:

57%
(% for various income ranges: 72.7% for AGIs below $10k, 74.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 71.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 78.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 73.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 90.8% for AGIs over 100k)


Estimated median household income in 2010:
This zip code:

$40,320
Texas:

$49,585

Mason, TX (76856) map

Nearest zip codes: 76820, 78618, 76854, 76842, 76848, 76887.

Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

43.3%
Texas:

56.9%


Housing units in zip code 76856 with a mortgage: 316 (2,028 home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 783

Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $913

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $404

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2010:
This zip code:

17.5%
Whole state:

17.0%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2010:
This zip code:

11.9%
Whole state:

10.0%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.7
State:

6.2

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.8
State:

4.2


Click to draw/clear zip code borders

Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

Notable locations in zip code 76856: Long Mountain Community Center (A), Ranch Branch (B), Mason Historic District (C), Block House Ranch (D), Blue Mountain Community Hall (E), Camp Air (F), Heinrich and Fredericka Hasse House (G), Mason Volunteer Fire Department (H), Mason County Museum (I), Mason Ambulance Service (J), Reynolds-Seaquist House (K). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in zip code 76856: Bethel Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Polk Cemetery (1), Behrens Cemetery (2), Martin Cemetery (3), West Art Cemetery (4), Crosby Cemetery (5), Lower Willow Cemetery (6), Ellison Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Blue Hole (A), Bullhead Tank (B), Zesch Lake (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Brockman Creek (A), Birdsong Creek (B), Big Bluff Creek (C), Beaver Creek (D), Bast Creek (E), Bader Creek (F), Turtle Creek (G), Twelvemile Creek (H), West Ranch Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in zip code 76856: Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 16
  • 2000 to 2004: 77
  • 1990 to 1999: 181
  • 1980 to 1989: 123
  • 1970 to 1979: 262
  • 1960 to 1969: 478
  • 1950 to 1959: 316
  • 1940 to 1949: 242
  • 1939 or earlier: 754


Zip code 76856 satellite photo by USGS



Estimated household income distribution in 2009:

Zip code 76856 household income distribution in 2009

Zip code 76856 house/condo values in 2010

Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2010 in zip code 76856:

  • Less than $10,000: 20,293
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 3,927
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 9,164
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 11,817
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 55
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 220
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 63
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 36
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 8,579
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 13,427
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 160
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 147
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 133
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 85
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 54
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 48
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 89
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 14
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 94
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 31
  • $1,000,000 or more: 23

 



76856 rent paid by renters

Rent paid by renters in 2010 in zip code 76856:

  • Less than $100: 1,690
  • $100 to $149: 25,429
  • $150 to $199: 48
  • $200 to $249: 22
  • $250 to $299: 34
  • $300 to $349: 62
  • $350 to $399: 14
  • $450 to $499: 5,084
  • $500 to $549: 1,690
  • $600 to $649: 3,316
  • $650 to $699: 13,186
  • $800 to $899: 3,316
  • No cash rent: 116
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2010: $5,625,078.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2010 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $139,803
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $22,546
  • Some other race householders: $47,578
  • Two or more races householders: $57,725
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $55,244

Estimated median house or condo value in 2010: $156,490
76856:

$156,490
Texas:

$127,400
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $107,981 - $302,992

Mean price in 2010:

Detached houses: $219,262
Here:

$219,262
State:

$178,508

Mobile homes: $74,803
Here:

$74,803
State:

$61,950

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,809
  • One, attached: 4,582
  • Two: 20,453
  • 3 or 4: 2,705
  • 5 to 9: 7,762
  • Mobile homes: 157
76856 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 946 (71%)
  • Carpooled: 124 (9%)
  • Motorcycle: 7,201 (540%)
  • Walked: 310 (23%)
  • Other means: 30,113 (2258%)
  • Worked at home: 122 (9%)
 

76856 zip code travel time to work (commute)

Travel time to work (commute)

  • Less than 5 minutes: 281
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 509
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 73
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 87
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 207
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 22
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 139
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 29
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 73
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 322
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 9,129
  • 90 or more minutes: 36
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 84.0%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 3,496
  • In family households: 3,020 (848 male householders, 175 female householders)
    882 spouses, 962 children (889 natural, 25 adopted, 48 stepchildren), 65 grandchildren, 23 brothers or sisters, 7 parents, 26 other relatives, 32 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 476 (147 male householders (122 living alone)), 305 female householders (305 living alone)), 24 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 33

Size of family households: 610 2-persons, 176 3-persons, 146 4-persons, 302 5-persons, 16 6-persons, 33 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 398 1-person, 49 2-persons

459 married couples with children.
40,284 single-parent households (39,910 men, 374 women).

88.6% of residents of 76856 zip code speak English at home.
1015.9% of residents speak Spanish at home (66% very well, 24% not well, 9% not at all).
156.5% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% very well).

Foreign born population: 4,355 (128.2%)
(1.3% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

128.2%
Whole state:

16.3%

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:

  • Mexico (88%)
  • Netherlands (5%)
  • Germany (4%)
  • Canada (3%)

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 2000 or later: 0
  • 1990 to 1999: 460
  • 1980 to 1989: 25
  • Before 1980: 53

Races in zip code 76856:

White population: 2,762
Black population: 26
American Indian population: 2,211
Asian population: 0
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 0
Some other race population: 0
Two or more races population: 113
Hispanic or Latino population: 608

Zip code 76856 topographic map


Zip code 76856 marital status for males
Zip code 76856 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 12.5%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 15.3%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (50%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (31%)
  • Wood (7%)
  • Utility gas (5%)
  • Other fuel (5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)

Population in 1990: 3,182. Population change in the 1990s: +251 (+7.9%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 3,030
  • Northeast: 48
  • Midwest: 87
  • South: 110
  • West: 127

64% of the 76856 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 38% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Texas.

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 63
Here:

0.2%
Texas:

6.4%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 52
Here:

0.6%
Texas:

6.0%

Students in private undergraduate colleges:
Here:

0.0%
Texas:

15.6%

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Class of Workers (%)


Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Home Health Care Services (50-99 employees: 1 establishment, 5-9 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (20-49: 1, 10-19: 2, 5-9: 1)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (10-19: 1, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 7)
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (20-49: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (10-19: 1, 5-9: 2, 1-4: 1)
  • Finance and Insurance: Commercial Banking (10-19: 1, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Construction: Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (10-19: 1, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Construction: Manufacturing (10-19: 1, 1-4: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)




33 people in nursing homes

Fatal accident statistics in 2006:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 3
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 2
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 5
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

Fatal accident statistics in 2005:

  • Fatal accident count: 2
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 5
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 2
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 7
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0


Most common first names in zip code 76856 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3077.0 years
William2976.4 years
Mary2884.8 years
James2376.0 years
Anna1786.7 years
Henry1676.5 years
Walter1678.1 years
Charles1675.5 years
Minnie1487.5 years
George1482.3 years
Most common last names in zip code 76856 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Jordan2784.0 years
Martin2375.3 years
Leifeste2282.8 years
Eckert2279.1 years
Johnson2178.8 years
Kothmann1975.4 years
Schmidt1785.2 years
Loeffler1782.8 years
Reichenau1682.9 years
Zesch1588.2 years

Businesses in zip code 76856

  • Dairy Queen: 1
  • Subway: 1
  • U-Haul: 1



Back to Mason, TX, Mason County, TX, Texas bigger cities, Texas smaller cities, Texas smallest towns, All U.S. cities.


Recent home sales, price trends, and home value evaluator powered by Onboard Informatics
© 2012 Onboard Informatics. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
 
City-data.com does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site.  Use at your own risk.
Website © 2003-2012 Advameg, Inc.