The U.S. ZIP Code 76666 is associated with Mertens, TX in Hill County. About 20.5% of residents in ZIP Code 76666 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 35.4 years. An estimated 95.3% in this Texas region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $21,969. The median household income is at $51,528, while an estimated 9% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 268.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 76666 is $51,528, while the region's mean household income is $61,360. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,969. The per capita income in ZIP Code 76666 of $21,969 is approximately 29.76% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 8.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 10.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.8% of the population in 76666 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 19.8% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 76666 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 76666 are younger than average. The median age of 35.4 years in ZIP Code 76666 is approximately 7.09% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.7% of the population in 76666 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 76666 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 11.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 6.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.6% |
| 85 years and over | 3.7% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 76666 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 43.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 76666 is high blood pressure, as approximately 41.5% of adults 18 and older in this Hill County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 32.6% |
| High blood pressure | 41.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.8% |
| Current asthma | 9.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.5% |
| High cholesterol | 43.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 76666 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 87.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.1% of those 18 and above in 76666 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 76666 include obesity (35.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (32.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 83.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 82.0% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 56.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| Current smoking | 15.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 26.6% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.0% |
In ZIP Code 76666, 95.3% of the population graduated high school, while 10.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.7% in this Hill County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 41.2% |
| Associate's degree | 8.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 76666, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 9.0% of 76666 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 76666 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.1%), followed by Some other race (1.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.9% |
In ZIP Code 76666, 91.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Hill County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 91.1% |
| Spanish | 7.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 76666, an estimated 21.9% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 19.7% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969 in this Hill County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 19.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 76666 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.54 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 34.47% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 15.93% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 76666 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.31¢/kWh | 8.67¢/kWh | 5.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 76666 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.87 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.78 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.45 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.85 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.57 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.76 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.02 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.25 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.11 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.7 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.36 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.75 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 76666, 65.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 14.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 39.3 minutes. Approximately 24.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 76666 work in retail trade, while an estimated 16.4% work in other services, except public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 76666 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 11.7% |
| Construction | 0.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.7% |
| Retail trade | 24.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.2% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 4.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 1.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 16.4% |
| Public administration | 0.8% |