Gorman, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76454

Eastland County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,688
5/sq mi
$36,354
Median income
$84,800
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gorman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76454 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76454 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 351.7 square miles in Gorman, Eastland County, Texas. The area is home to 1,688 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 76454 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76454 sits at $36,354 (52% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $25,441. The poverty rate stands at 35.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $84,800 (66% below the state average) with median rent at $492 per month, and 68.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76454 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Eastland County, so you can benchmark 76454 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 76454

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76454.

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 76454, Gorman, 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

1,688

Population

351.7

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76454?

49.2

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 74.4%
African American 4.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%

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?

$36,354

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$25,441

Per Capita Income

35.9%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

32.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76454 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$36,354 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

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

What does housing look like?

832

Total Housing Units

575

Occupied Units

257

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.5%
Renter 31.5%

$84,800

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$492

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 76454, employing approximately 218 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,782,000.

25

Businesses

218

Employees

$9.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 24.0%
Accommodation and food services 5 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 5 20.0%

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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76435 Carbon, TX 612 8.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76454 in?
ZIP code 76454 (Gorman) is located in Eastland County, Texas. Eastland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/eastland-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76454?
ZIP code 76454 in Gorman, TX has a population of 1,688 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76454?
The median household income in ZIP 76454 is $36,354, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76454?
The median home value in ZIP 76454 is $84,800, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76454?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76454 is White at 74.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76454?
ZIP code 76454 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 218 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76454?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76454 are: Retail trade (6), Accommodation and food services (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76454?
In ZIP code 76454, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 76454?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76454 is 32.5 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 76454?
In ZIP code 76454, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76454?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76454 is 35.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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