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ZIP Code 76856
Mason, Texas

ZIP code 76856 is in Mason, located in Mason County, Texas. Its 2020 Census population was 3,574. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $46,622, and about 9% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
3,574
Census ZCTA
County
Mason
FIPS 48319
Median income (est.)
$46,622
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
711.19 mi²
+ 2.841 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityMason, TX
CountyMason County (FIPS 48319)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates30.691484, -99.273315
Land / Water Area711.19 mi² land · 2.841 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,820 individual tax returns filed in 76856 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
32.4%
$25K–$50K
20.3%
$50K–$75K
14.3%
$75K–$100K
9.9%
$100K–$200K
14.3%
$200K+
8.8%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 46% of 76856's total adjusted gross income, from 9% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($46,622) 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 76856's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$46,622
▲ 10.7%
Filers earning $200K+
8.8%
▲ 1.5 pt
Total filers
1,820
▲ 2.2%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/76856/soi?year=… $38K 2020 $42K 2021 $47K 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 76856 ZCTA.

2000
3,433
 
2010
3,582
▲ +4.3%
2020
3,574
▼ -0.2%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number485700
City AliasesMason, Streeter

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76856 in?

ZIP code 76856 is in Mason County, Texas (county FIPS code 48319).

What city is ZIP code 76856?

The primary USPS city for 76856 is Mason, TX.

What is the population of ZIP code 76856?

The 2020 Census population of 76856 was 3,574 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 76856?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 76856 is about $46,622, with around 9% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.