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Zcta 76549, TX

Zcta 76549, TX.

Population: 56,038 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Zcta 76549, TX is $226,323 — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $242,750 after a median 66 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,359/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$226,323

Typical home value

-1.7%

1-year change

66

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$226,323
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
-5.6%
5-year appreciation
+16.8%
10-year appreciation
+72.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Nov 2022)
$243,647
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$242,750
Median list price
$249,458
Median price per sqft
$134
1-year sale-price change
-1.3%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
190
For-sale inventory
278
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
299
1-year forecast
-1.0%
Days to pending
67 days
New listings (monthly)
67

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,359/mo
1-year rent change
-0.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$921/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$927/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,138/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,576/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,902/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.0 : 1
Schools include
ADVENTHEALTH SCHOOL, PALO ALTO MIDDLE, WILLOW SPRINGS EL, MAXDALE EL, ROBERT M SHOEMAKER H S

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave, hail, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
23
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rockwool Industries Inc. (23.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
33.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
241
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,695
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,832

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Waco Mammoth National Monument (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
54
Nearest airport
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
24
Hospitals include
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST, OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF WACO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,485 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2004
Housing built before 1970
5.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
62.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,464
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
81.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
99,582
Average weekly wage
$1,235
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,839

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Zcta 76549State medianUS median
Typical home value$226,323$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$242,750$285,000$325,000
Median days on market66 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,359/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,464$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Zcta 76549, TX?
$226,323.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 76549, TX?
$242,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 76549, TX?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 76549, TX?
Typical rent: $1,359/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zcta 76549, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave, hail, tornado, winter weather.
Is Zcta 76549, TX in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Zcta 76549, TX. 23 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Zcta 76549, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zcta 76549, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zcta 76549, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zcta 76549, TX?
13 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Zcta 76549, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Zcta 76549, TX?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 76549, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Zcta 76549

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