ZIP Code 76270

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Sunset · Montague County · Texas

Population
1,853

7/sq mi

Median income
$73,553

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$235,200

▼ 15% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.3%

Median age 51.6

Land area
261.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 76270 in Sunset, Texas has a population of 1,853. The median household income is $73,553, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $235,200, 15% below the US average. 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 76270 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 261.0 square miles in Sunset, Montague County, Texas. The area is home to 1,853 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 76270 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76270 sits at $73,553 (3% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $35,264. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 12.3%. On housing, the median home value is $235,200 (5% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 97.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76270 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montague County, so you can benchmark 76270 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 76270

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76270.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 76270, Sunset, 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

1,853

Population

261.0

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76270?

51.6

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$73,553

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$35,264

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

12.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%

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

What does housing look like?

902

Total Housing Units

784

Occupied Units

118

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.4%
Renter 2.6%

$235,200

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

2004

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 76270, employing approximately 149 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,972,000.

28

Businesses

149

Employees

$9.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 25.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 25.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 14.3%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
76225 Alvord, TX 3,156 7.8 mi
76431 Chico, TX 3,384 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76270 in?
ZIP code 76270 (Sunset) 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 76270?
ZIP code 76270 in Sunset, TX has a population of 1,853 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76270?
The median household income in ZIP 76270 is $73,553, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76270?
The median home value in ZIP 76270 is $235,200, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76270?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76270 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76270?
ZIP code 76270 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 149 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76270?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76270 are: Construction (7), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76270?
In ZIP code 76270, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 76270?
In ZIP code 76270, approximately 97.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76270?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76270 is 15.0% 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 Sunset, TX

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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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