| City: | Water Valley, Texas |
| County: | Tom Green County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:39:24 AM |
| Population: | 301 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 325 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.6452, -100.7160 |
| Land Area: | 49.222 sq mi |
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The ZIP code is classified as PO Box only, and for residents here, that classification reflects reality. This is a true PO Box Only zone where no alternative delivery exists. Two rural carrier routes serve the area's 12.5 square miles, but street delivery isn't an option. The post office recorded ZIP+4 segments for just two streets: Spring Avenue and Old Sterling City Highway 2.
Of the 99 occupied households, the median home value stands at $269,200 according to Census estimates. The median age is 36.5 years. About 35% of workers here commute to jobs elsewhere, while 19 people work from home. The median household income reaches $44,614.
This isn't a border community in the traditional sense, despite the classification signals. Water Valley sits in west-central Texas, nowhere near the border. The Hispanic population is 27 people out of 301, roughly 9%. The classification system flagged Texas as a border state and noted the elevated adoption rate, but this is just a small rural town serving ranching country. The post office's regional function comes from geography, not proximity to Mexico. Nearby properties without carrier delivery use Water Valley boxes because it's the closest option in sparsely populated range land.
Just two streets appear in postal records, with Spring Avenue accounting for most delivery points. Old Sterling City Highway 2 connects to the county seat. The minimal street network reflects a small ranching settlement where most properties use PO Boxes rather than street addresses.
ZIP Code 76958 has 301 residents and 99 households (average 3.04 persons per household). The median age is 36.5 years, about the same as the state (35.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.8% male and 47.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.4%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.6%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 301Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 213Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 99Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.04Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.25Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 249 | 267 | 279 | 230 | 243 | 164 | 158 | 146 | 183 | 134 | 238 | 241 | 289 | 213 |
| Decennial Census | 310 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 301 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.5
Male Median Age: 40.9
Female Median Age: 35.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 12 | 4 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5 |
| Female | 6 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 7 | 36 | 29 | 12 | 26 | 13 | 12 | 24 | 13 | 16 | 27 | 8 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 3 | 6 |
| White: | 239 | 78.36% |
| Black: | 6 | 1.97% |
| Hispanic:* | 47 | 15.41% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.33% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 2.62% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 1.31% |
| Total: | 305 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 159 | 52.82% | 40.9 years |
| Females: | 142 | 47.18% | 35.4 years |
| Total: | 301 | 100% | 36.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 213 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 213 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 213 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $44,821 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $105,592 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $105,592). By gender, male median income is $54,917 and female is $43,750, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $11,167 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 89.4%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (57.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,821 | $72,083 | $104,107 | $49,500 | $47,639 | $48,603 | $50,972 | $51,131 | $0 | $52,614 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $70,833 | $96,750 | $136,719 | $77,083 | $0 | $49,412 | $51,389 | $51,429 | $0 | $53,068 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $105,592 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,318 | $15,625 | $15,500 | $18,250 | $18,750 | $19,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $64,000 | $85,938 | $108,250 | $91,250 | $0 | $48,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $54,917 |
| Median Female Income | $23,864 | $23,636 | $24,265 | $25,104 | $0 | $26,042 | $0 | $25,972 | $0 | $0 | $31,250 | $36,250 | $40,263 | $43,750 |
| Employed: | 126 | 89.36% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 15 | 10.64% |
| Total: | 141 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 73 | 57.94% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 10 | 7.94% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 16 | 12.70% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 27 | 21.43% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 126 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $115,800 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $195,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (41.56% with a mortgage, 58.44% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $115,800 | $131,000 | $132,700 | $128,900 | $88,800 | $118,800 | $177,100 | $189,600 | $195,200 | $252,300 | $187,500 | $0 | $269,200 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 32 | 41.56% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 45 | 58.44% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 77 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 77 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 77 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 61 | 79.22% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 16 | 20.78% |
| Total Housing Units: | 77 | 100% |
In 2024, 41.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 8.10 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (62.71%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 19 | 13.48% |
| Some college, no degree: | 59 | 41.84% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 3.55% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 58 | 41.13% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 141 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 141 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 58 | 41.13% |
| Private Insurance: | 156 | 64.73% |
| Public Insurance: | 64 | 26.56% |
| No Insurance: | 21 | 8.71% |
| Total: | 241 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 220 | 91.29% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 8.1% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 6.0% | 23.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 9 | 15.25% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 37 | 62.71% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 13 | 22.03% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 59 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 9 | 15.25% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 59 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 76958 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 102 people with an annual payroll of $2,819,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 199Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,133,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,819,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 102Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 76958 is located in Tom Green County, Texas, within the San Angelo, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41660) and Texas's 11st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 111,823 people, about 0.27% of whom live in ZIP Code 76958. It covers 49.222 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | San Angelo, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 41660Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 111,823Source: Census |
| MSA: | San Angelo, TX MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 49.222 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 11Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 27832.17 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 76958 is in the Water Valley Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 5 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.
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 March 1, 2026.