ZIP Code 76073 in Paradise, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Paradise, Texas
County:Wise County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:22:35 PM
Population:6,579 [See All]
Area Code:940
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.0969, -97.7334
Land Area:84.006 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 76073 has 6,579 residents and 2,359 households (average 2.79 persons per household). The median age is 40.9 years, older than the state (35.6) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (87.8%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:6,579Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:7,267Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:7,842Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:78.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$110,224Source: Census ACS
Households:2,359Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$317,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.79Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.68Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--4,7325,0045,4095,8355,8025,8776,1555,7745,6566,2376,4436,9487,267
Decennial Census5,327------------------6,579------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 40.9

Male Median Age: 40.2

Female Median Age: 41.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1751992582601871711852131782382352242711701521084934
Female1852112322381521431792302132072152552631921481135640
Total36041049049833931436444339144545047953436230022110574
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:5,77685.85%
Black:200.30%
Hispanic:*6639.85%
Asian:90.13%
American Indian:620.92%
Hawaiian:30.04%
Other:1952.90%
Total:6,728100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:3,30750.27%40.2 years
Females:3,27249.73%41.5 years
Total:6,579100%40.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:7,00096.33%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:981.35%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:981.35%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:712.33%
Total Population:7,267100%
Total Native Population:7,09897.67%
Total Foreign-born Population:1692.33%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $110,224, which is far above the state median ($76,292), is up $43,974 (66.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,938. Family households earn a median of $137,472 versus $50,982 for nonfamily households (a difference of $86,490). By gender, male median income is $68,212 and female is $52,036, which is well above the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $16,176 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 69.3%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$66,250$56,188$54,109$56,514$52,957$54,805$58,225$71,786$71,286$85,710$97,850$107,759$110,224
Median Family Income$79,671$66,741$63,656$66,518$57,414$59,223$64,722$79,494$90,862$103,750$116,450$131,341$137,472
Median NonFamily Income$26,045$26,232$26,623$27,857$31,667$41,771$35,655$33,832$34,353$36,528$36,951$41,406$50,982
Median Male Income$52,763$50,435$53,826$52,083$51,401$50,840$54,440$58,913$62,170$70,919$61,114$65,060$68,212
Median Female Income$43,479$46,023$40,781$41,250$35,909$41,115$38,009$38,454$37,156$42,125$34,322$42,153$52,036
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3,97367.29%
Unemployed:1212.05%
Not In Labor Force:1,81030.66%
Total:5,904100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,42335.82%
Service:56314.17%
Sales and Office:88622.30%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:44611.23%
Production, transportation, and material moving:65516.49%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,973100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $317,200, which is much higher than the state median ($260,400), is up $146,000 (85.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $153,700. The median gross rent is $1,165, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $447 (62.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $147. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.89% (51.04% with a mortgage, 48.96% free-and-clear) and renters 13.11% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.85%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$171,200$167,700$147,400$134,500$122,500$126,900$134,600$147,100$163,500$163,100$192,200$290,300$317,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:134.08%
$500 to $999:4915.36%
$1,000 to $1,499:10332.29%
$1,500 to $1,999:61.88%
$2,000 to $2,499:175.33%
$2,500 to $2,999:309.40%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:10131.66%
Total:319100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$718$734$625$708$621$883$963$1,055$1,018$998$1,033$1,119$1,165
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,07944.35%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,03542.54%
Renter Occupied:31913.11%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,433100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,43393.15%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1796.85%
Total Housing Units:2,612100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,81269.37%
Multi-Family Units:170.65%
Other Units:78329.98%
Total Housing Units:2,612100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 23.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.70%, which is on par with the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 13.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 4.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.50%), up 0.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.20 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (54.20%). College enrollment is 14.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2124.11%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:4208.14%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,79734.84%
Some college, no degree:99519.29%
Associate's degree:54210.51%
Bachelor's degree:91917.82%
Graduate or professional degree:2735.29%
Total:5,158100%
High school or higher:4,52687.75%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,19223.11%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:5,13362.87%
Public Insurance:2,03824.96%
No Insurance:99312.16%
Total:8,164100%
Has Health Insurance:7,17187.84%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty4.3%6.1%5.5%3.7%3.8%5.2%4.6%5.0%3.7%4.5%3.9%3.4%4.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1207.87%
Kindergarten:553.61%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):82654.20%
High school (grades 9-12):29619.42%
College or graduate school:22714.90%
Total:1,524100%
Early Childhood:17511.48%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,17777.23%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 76073 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 101 business establishments, employing about 572 people with an annual payroll of $29,632,000. USPS data shows 2,811 residential mailboxes and 32 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,811Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:32Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:4,143Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,479Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:101Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$8,112,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$29,632,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:572Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 76073 is located in Wise County, Texas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19100) and Texas's 26th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 7,807,555 people, about 0.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 76073, and is subdivided into the Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, TX division. It covers 84.006 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.178 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:19100Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, TX (CBSA Div 23104)Source: Census
CBSA Population:7,807,555Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:84.006 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.178 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:26Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:907.15 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4855056Source: Census
Place Name:Paradise city; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


76077 | | 76071

Schools in ZIP Code 76073


ZIP Code 76073 is in the Paradise Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Paradise El 338 Schoolhouse Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
District: Paradise Independent School District
Paradise H S 338 School House Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
District: Paradise Independent School District
Paradise Middle 338 Schoolhouse Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
District: Paradise Independent School District
Paradise Int 338 Schoolhouse Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
District: Paradise Independent School District
Victory In Christ Classical Lutheran Academy 508 Main St
Newark, TX 76071
District: Private SchoolNearby
Azle Christian School 1801 S Stewart St
Azle, TX 76020
District: Private SchoolNearby
Legacy Classical Christian Academy 12501 Hwy 287
Haslet, TX 76052
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 76073


Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive
Weatherford, TX 76086-5699
Type: Post Secondary
Fort Worth Beauty School 4760 Hwy 377 South
Benbrook, TX 76116
Type: Post Secondary
Columbia College - Fort Worth 1564 Headquarters Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76127-1188
Type: Post Secondary
The College Of Health Care Professions-Fort Worth 4248 North Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76137-5021
Type: Post Secondary
The Culinary School Of Fort Worth 6550 Camp Bowie Blvd #110
Fort Worth, TX 76116
Type: Post Secondary
University Of North Texas Health Science Center 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76107-2699
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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