ZIP Code 76950 in Sonora, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Sonora, Texas
Counties:Sutton County[Primary]
Edwards County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:37:22 PM
Population:3,379 [See All]
Area Code:325
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:30.4989, -100.5385
Land Area:1792.381 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 76950 has 3,379 residents and 1,382 households (average 2.44 persons per household). The median age is 44.8 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.8% male and 50.2% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (62.0%) and White (58.1%, much higher than the state average of 50.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.0%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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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:3,379Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:3,490Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:2,867Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$75,080Source: Census ACS
Households:1,382Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$141,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.44Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.76Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--4,2194,1424,0694,0173,9893,9593,9153,8833,8673,8243,4733,3863,490
Decennial Census4,180------------------3,379------
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: 44.8

Male Median Age: 43.2

Female Median Age: 46.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1011311261187074105797410611212912411185705019
Female9397114117778283688812412911712812696735033
Total19422824023514715618814716223024124625223718114310052
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,96442.50%
Black:100.22%
Hispanic:*2,09645.36%
Asian:90.19%
American Indian:160.35%
Hawaiian:20.04%
Other:52411.34%
Total:4,621100%
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:1,68449.84%43.2 years
Females:1,69550.16%46.1 years
Total:3,379100%44.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3,10689.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:50.14%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1333.81%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:24610.86%
Total Population:3,490100%
Total Native Population:3,11189.14%
Total Foreign-born Population:37910.86%
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 $75,080, which is generally lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $19,684 (35.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,809. Family households earn a median of $70,833 versus $82,862 for nonfamily households (a difference of $12,029). By gender, male median income is $70,577 and female is $31,875, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $38,702 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.9%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (27.9%).

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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$55,396$62,564$53,500$48,733$50,926$53,894$60,742$60,272$54,271$61,310$61,923$56,889$75,080
Median Family Income$63,839$64,899$60,395$52,581$55,541$58,270$61,758$63,618$60,875$68,015$63,750$57,232$70,833
Median NonFamily Income$39,063$35,938$28,214$25,787$23,833$24,038$31,324$33,000$32,644$34,635$44,408$49,205$82,862
Median Male Income$46,224$48,500$49,039$48,472$0$54,022$59,224$53,995$54,012$61,429$62,574$63,882$70,577
Median Female Income$31,667$35,116$30,192$27,700$0$31,250$31,755$33,421$29,186$40,156$36,071$28,802$31,875
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:1,74466.16%
Unemployed:732.77%
Not In Labor Force:81931.07%
Total:2,636100%
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:48627.87%
Service:28016.06%
Sales and Office:39722.76%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:27916.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:30217.32%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,744100%
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 $141,700, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $64,200 (82.84%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,600. The median gross rent is $770, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $181 (30.73%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $133. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.18% (39.16% with a mortgage, 60.84% free-and-clear) and renters 32.82% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 31.02%, which is much higher than the state rate (9.62%).

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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$77,500$82,200$80,100$79,000$87,900$91,700$95,200$95,700$92,100$101,800$130,100$133,200$141,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:10625.98%
$500 to $999:14034.31%
$1,000 to $1,499:6014.71%
$1,500 to $1,999:379.07%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:102.45%
No Rent:5513.48%
Total:408100%
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$589$642$653$614$613$638$633$641$637$648$659$701$770
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):32726.31%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):50840.87%
Renter Occupied:40832.82%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,243100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,24368.98%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):55931.02%
Total Housing Units:1,802100%
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:1,31773.09%
Multi-Family Units:1789.88%
Other Units:30717.04%
Total Housing Units:1,802100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 17.30% 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 82.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 18.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 27.00%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 13.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 6.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.74%). College enrollment is 5.87%, 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:1797.69%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:23410.05%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):92439.67%
Some college, no degree:51922.28%
Associate's degree:692.96%
Bachelor's degree:2309.88%
Graduate or professional degree:1747.47%
Total:2,329100%
High school or higher:1,91682.27%
Bachelor's degree or higher:40417.35%
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:2,22058.73%
Public Insurance:93624.76%
No Insurance:62416.51%
Total:3,780100%
Has Health Insurance:3,15683.49%
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 Poverty7.3%4.1%5.7%4.8%5.6%7.0%4.3%5.9%11.7%14.5%12.8%17.7%13.4%
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:16116.58%
Kindergarten:9910.20%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):48349.74%
High school (grades 9-12):17117.61%
College or graduate school:575.87%
Total:971100%
Early Childhood:26026.78%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):75377.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 76950 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 109 business establishments, employing about 897 people with an annual payroll of $46,965,000. USPS data shows 1,175 residential mailboxes and 156 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,175Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:156Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,982Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,058Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:53Source: USPS
# of Businesses:109Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$11,629,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$46,965,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:897Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 76950 is located in Sutton County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 23rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 76950. It covers 1792.381 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.856 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:1792.381 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.856 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:23Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:58059.18 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4868756Source: Census
Place Name:Sonora city; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


76951 | | 76949

Schools in ZIP Code 76950


ZIP Code 76950 is in the Sonora Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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.

Sonora Secondary School 1717 Tayloe Ave
Sonora, TX 76950
District: Sonora Independent School District
Sonora El 907 S Concho Ave
Sonora, TX 76950
District: Sonora Independent School District
Joy School 6002 Knickerbocker Rd
San Angelo, TX 76904
District: Private SchoolNearby
San Angelo Christian Academy 518 Country Club Rd
San Angelo, TX 76904
District: Private SchoolNearby
Trinity Lutheran School 3516 Lutheran Way
San Angelo, TX 76904
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 76950


Texas College Of Cosmetology-San Angelo 3504 Knickerbocker Road
San Angelo, TX 76904
Type: Post Secondary
Angelo State University 2601 W. Avenue N
San Angelo, TX 76909
Type: Post Secondary
Nuvani Institute-Del Rio 801 S Main
Del Rio, TX 78840-5865
Type: Post Secondary
Bk Cosmo College Of Cosmetology 320 W. Water Street Suite E
Kerrville, TX 78028-4312
Type: Post Secondary
Schreiner University 2100 Memorial Blvd
Kerrville, TX 78028-5697
Type: Post Secondary
Nuvani Institute-Uvalde 122 West North Street
Uvalde, TX 78801-5242
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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