ZIP Code 76596

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Gatesville · Coryell County · Texas

Population
1,274

1,629/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
2.9%

Median age 39.2

Land area
0.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 76596 in Gatesville, Texas has a population of 1,274. 2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 76596 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.8 square miles in Gatesville, Coryell County, Texas. The area is home to 1,274 residents, producing a population density of 1,629 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 76596 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 76596 sits at , while per-capita income is $3,906. The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at . On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 76596 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Coryell County, so you can benchmark 76596 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 76596, Gatesville, 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

1,274

Population

0.8

Area (sq mi)

1,629

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 76596?

39.2

Median Age

0.0%

Male

100.0%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 40.8%
African American 24.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%

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?

$3,906

Per Capita Income

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 35.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.9%

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

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 76596 vs 76598 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
76598 Gatesville, TX 523 0.4 mi
76599 Gatesville, TX 1,956 0.7 mi
76597 Gatesville, TX 2,882 1.5 mi
76528 Gatesville, TX 16,974 4.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76596 in?
ZIP code 76596 (Gatesville) is located in Coryell County, Texas. Coryell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/coryell-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76596?
ZIP code 76596 in Gatesville, TX has a population of 1,274 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76596?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76596 is White at 40.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.4% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76596?
In ZIP code 76596, 35.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Gatesville, 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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