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ZIP Code 76821
Ballinger, Texas

ZIP code 76821 is in Ballinger, located in Runnels County, Texas. Its 2020 Census population was 4,618. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $40,570, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
4,618
Census ZCTA
County
Runnels
FIPS 48399
Median income (est.)
$40,570
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
305.006 mi²
+ 4.34 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityBallinger, TX
CountyRunnels County (FIPS 48399)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates31.738577, -99.93416
Land / Water Area305.006 mi² land · 4.34 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 2,050 individual tax returns filed in 76821 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
32.7%
$25K–$50K
27.8%
$50K–$75K
13.7%
$75K–$100K
10.2%
$100K–$200K
12.2%
$200K+
3.4%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 23% of 76821's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($40,570) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 76821's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$40,570
▲ 10.9%
Filers earning $200K+
3.4%
▲ 0.5 pt
Total filers
2,050
▼ 1.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/76821/soi?year=… $35K 2020 $37K 2021 $41K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 76821 ZCTA.

2000
5,396
 
2010
4,869
▼ -9.8%
2020
4,618
▼ -5.2%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number480500
City AliasesBallinger, Blanton, Pony

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76821 in?

ZIP code 76821 is in Runnels County, Texas (county FIPS code 48399).

What city is ZIP code 76821?

The primary USPS city for 76821 is Ballinger, TX.

What is the population of ZIP code 76821?

The 2020 Census population of 76821 was 4,618 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 76821?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 76821 is about $40,570, with around 3% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.