ZIP code 76687
Where is ZIP code 76687?
Thornton, Texas
Limestone County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 76687 belongs to Thornton, Texas in Limestone County. 76687 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 254, 430, 903 and 979. About 1,830 people live in the 76687 area, where the median household income is $73,323. The closest ZIP codes are 76642 (Groesbeck, 8.9 mi north), 76653 (Kosse, 9.5 mi southwest) and 75838 (Donie, 16.5 mi east).
| ZIP code | 76687 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Thornton |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Limestone County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 254, 430, 903, 979 |
| Coordinates | 31.4083, -96.5024 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 766 |
Population and income in 76687
| Population | 1,830 · lower than 67% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 14 · lower than 75% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.9 years · higher than 89% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $73,323 · higher than 56% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,545 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $254,500 · higher than 66% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $973 a month |
| Housing units | 1,213 |
| Households | 726 (2.52 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 17% |
| Land area | 131.58 sq mi (plus 6.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 76687. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 76687
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76642 | Groesbeck, TX | 8.9 mi N | Standard |
| 76653 | Kosse, TX | 9.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 75838 | Donie, TX | 16.5 mi E | Standard |
| 75846 | Jewett, TX | 18.5 mi E | Standard |
| 76667 | Mexia, TX | 18.7 mi N | Standard |
| 77865 | Marquez, TX | 19.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 76629 | Bremond, TX | 20 mi SW | Standard |
| 75860 | Teague, TX | 20.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 76664 | Mart, TX | 21.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 76680 | Reagan, TX | 23.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 76686 | Tehuacana, TX | 23.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 76661 | Marlin, TX | 23.9 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 76687 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 76687
123 MAIN ST
THORNTON TX 76687
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Bighill, Davis Prairie, Odds, Old Union and Oletha: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (76687-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 76687?
- 76687 is a Thornton, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 76687 in?
- ZIP code 76687 is in Limestone County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 76687 in?
- 76687 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 76687?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 76687 use area codes 254, 430, 903 and 979.
- What is the population of ZIP code 76687?
- About 1,830 people live in ZIP code 76687, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 76687?
- The median household income in 76687 is $73,323 a year, higher than 56% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 76687?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 76687 are 76642 (Groesbeck, 8.9 miles), 76653 (Kosse, 9.5 miles), 75838 (Donie, 16.5 miles) and 75846 (Jewett, 18.5 miles).