Ranger, TX · standard

ZIP Code 76470

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

3,238
4/sq mi
$39,434
Median income
$81,100
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76470 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 76470 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 735.9 square miles in Ranger, Eastland County, Texas. The area is home to 3,238 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 76470 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76470 sits at $39,434 (48% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,489. The poverty rate stands at 20.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $81,100 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $806 per month, and 64.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76470 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Eastland County, so you can benchmark 76470 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 76470

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76470.

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 76470, Ranger, 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

3,238

Population

735.9

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76470?

37.4

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 76.9%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%

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?

$39,434

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$24,489

Per Capita Income

20.3%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 76470 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,434 5th percentile higher than 5% 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 47.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,646

Total Housing Units

1,308

Occupied Units

338

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.6%
Renter 35.4%

$81,100

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$806

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 76470, employing approximately 355 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,281,000.

51

Businesses

355

Employees

$13.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 25.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 5 9.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 7.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.9%

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 76470 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76470 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
76466 Olden, TX 332 6.5 mi
76448 Eastland, TX 5,628 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76470 in?
ZIP code 76470 (Ranger) 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 76470?
ZIP code 76470 in Ranger, TX has a population of 3,238 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76470?
The median household income in ZIP 76470 is $39,434, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76470?
The median home value in ZIP 76470 is $81,100, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76470?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76470 is White at 76.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76470?
ZIP code 76470 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 355 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76470?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76470 are: Retail trade (13), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (7), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76470?
In ZIP code 76470, 47.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 76470?
In ZIP code 76470, approximately 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76470?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76470 is 20.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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