Nocona, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76255
Montague County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,411
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,841
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nocona pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76255 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 76255 (Nocona, TX) rose +15.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 76255 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nocona, Montague County, Texas, home to 5,411 residents across 676.4 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76255 reports a modest median household income of $55,841 (26% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,201. Unemployment is 14.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $164,400 (34% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $796; owner occupancy is 77.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montague County, so 76255 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 76255
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nocona, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76255.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 76255, Nocona, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,411
Population
676.4
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76255?
43.9
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
5.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$55,841
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$28,201
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76255 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Nocona, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,841 24th percentile higher than 24% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,109housing units
3,109
Total Housing Units
2,407
Occupied Units
702
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,400
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$796
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 122 business establishments in ZIP 76255, employing approximately 799 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,970,000.
122
Businesses
799
Employees
$32.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 20 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 13.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 14 | 11.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 11.5% |
| Construction | 10 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.5% |
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 76255 vs 73569 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73569 | Terral, OK | 537 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76255, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,411 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 76255 in?
ZIP code 76255 (Nocona) is located in Montague County, Texas. Montague County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montague-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76255?
ZIP code 76255 in Nocona, TX has a population of 5,411 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76255?
The median household income in ZIP 76255 is $55,841, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76255?
The median home value in ZIP 76255 is $164,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76255?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76255 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76255?
ZIP code 76255 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 799 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76255?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76255 are: Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (16), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76255?
In ZIP code 76255, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 76255?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76255 is 29.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76255?
In ZIP code 76255, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76255?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76255 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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