ZIP Code 76041

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Forreston · Ellis County · Texas

Population
434

14/sq mi

Median income
$131,250

▲ 72% vs US

higher than 93% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$173,200

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
2.7%

Median age 40.6

Land area
30.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 76041 in Forreston, Texas has a population of 434. The median household income is $131,250, which is 72% above the national average. Median home value is $173,200, 38% below the US average. 2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 76041 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 30.6 square miles in Forreston, Ellis County, Texas. The area is home to 434 residents, producing a population density of 14 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 76041 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76041 sits at $131,250 (74% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $47,209. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $173,200 (30% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76041 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ellis County, so you can benchmark 76041 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 76041, Forreston, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

434

Population

30.6

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76041?

40.6

Median Age

58.0%

Male

42.0%

Female

28.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$131,250

Median Household Income

+74% vs state

$47,209

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

273

Total Housing Units

273

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$173,200

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 76041, employing approximately 45 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,885,000.

6

Businesses

45

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 76041 vs 76651 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
76651 Italy, TX 3,300 4.3 mi
76623 Avalon, TX 242 5.6 mi
75101 Bardwell, TX 646 8.7 mi
75165 Waxahachie, TX 37,966 9.4 mi
75167 Waxahachie, TX 8,436 9.1 mi
76670 Milford, TX 1,377 11.2 mi
76626 Blooming Grove, TX 1,563 12.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76041 in?
ZIP code 76041 (Forreston) is located in Ellis County, Texas. Ellis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ellis-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76041?
ZIP code 76041 in Forreston, TX has a population of 434 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76041?
The median household income in ZIP 76041 is $131,250, which is 72% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76041?
The median home value in ZIP 76041 is $173,200, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76041?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76041 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76041?
ZIP code 76041 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 45 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76041?
In ZIP code 76041, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Forreston, TX

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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