ZIP Code 76238

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Source:

Era · Cooke County · Texas

Population
431

6/sq mi

Median income
$96,667

▲ 27% vs US

higher than 79% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$271,900

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.4%

Median age 36.8

Land area
68.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 76238 in Era, Texas has a population of 431. The median household income is $96,667, which is 27% above the national average. Median home value is $271,900, 2% below the US average. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 76238 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.4 square miles in Era, Cooke County, Texas. The area is home to 431 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 76238 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76238 sits at $96,667 (28% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,214. The poverty rate stands at 0.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $271,900 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,316 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76238 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cooke County, so you can benchmark 76238 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 76238, Era, 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

431

Population

68.4

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76238?

36.8

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 74.7%
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 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

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?

$96,667

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$38,214

Per Capita Income

0.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%

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

What does housing look like?

260

Total Housing Units

242

Occupied Units

18

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$271,900

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,316

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 76238, employing approximately 38 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,611,000.

13

Businesses

38

Employees

$1.6M

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 76238 vs 76263 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
76263 Rosston, TX 44 6.1 mi
76253 Myra, TX 230 9.1 mi
76250 Lindsay, TX 937 11.8 mi
76266 Sanger, TX 13,495 11.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76238 in?
ZIP code 76238 (Era) is located in Cooke County, Texas. Cooke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cooke-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76238?
ZIP code 76238 in Era, TX has a population of 431 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76238?
The median household income in ZIP 76238 is $96,667, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76238?
The median home value in ZIP 76238 is $271,900, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76238?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76238 is White at 74.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76238?
ZIP code 76238 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 38 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76238?
In ZIP code 76238, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76238?
In ZIP code 76238, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76238?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76238 is 0.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Era, 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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