ZIP Code 76238, Texas
ZIP Code 76238 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 76238 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Cooke County, Texas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 657. The land area covers 27.82 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 657 | ±209 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs | ±31.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 242 | ±76 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 260 | ±76 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 242 | ±76 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 18 | ±21 |
| Median Home Value | $271,900 | ±$85,858 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,316 | ±$504 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,667 | ±$40,271 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,214 | ±$6,331 |
| Poverty Rate | 0.8% | ±0.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5 | ±5 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±4.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 344 | ±155 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77.7% | ±13.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 44,258 (2024)
ID: 175868
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
100 S DIXON ST, STE 18, GAINESVILLE TX 76240
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | SANGER, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | SANGER, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | SANGER, TX | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 08-12 | GAINESVILLE, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | KRUM, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | GAINESVILLE, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | DENTON, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | ERA, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | FORESTBURG, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GAINESVILLE, TX |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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North Central Texas College
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College | 14.4 mi away | 1525 W California Street, Gainesville, TX, 76240-4699 |
9406687731
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MUENSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 418 N ELM ST, MUENSTER, TX, 76252 |
(940) 759-4291
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Texas Woman's University
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College | 21.7 mi away | 304 Administration Dr, Denton, TX, 76204 |
9408982000
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SANGER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 501 BOLIVAR ST, SANGER, TX, 76266 |
(940) 458-3257
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University of North Texas
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College | 21.9 mi away | 1501 W.Chestnut Ave., Denton, TX, 76203-1277 |
9405652000
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COOKE COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 200 S WEAVER ST, GAINESVILLE, TX, 76240 |
(940) 668-5530
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Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Denton
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College Vocational | 24.1 mi away | 2324 San Jacinto Boulevard, Denton, TX, 76205-7534 |
9405355642
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KRUM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 815 E MCCART ST, KRUM, TX, 76249 |
(940) 482-3455
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SAINT JO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 210 E BOGGESS, SAINT JO, TX, 76265 |
(940) 995-0008
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DENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY NORTH BRANCH
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Library | 20.6 mi away | 3020 N LOCUST ST, DENTON, TX, 76209 |
(940) 349-8752
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GAINESVILLE 5 ENE, TX US, located 20.4 miles from ZCTA5 76238. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52.6° | 31.7° | 42.2° | 2.21" | 1.3" |
| February | 57.6° | 35.4° | 46.5° | 2.56" | 0.3" |
| March | 65.5° | 42.8° | 54.2° | 3.65" | 0.6" |
| April | 73.5° | 50.8° | 62.2° | 3.92" | 0.0" |
| May | 80.0° | 60.1° | 70.0° | 5.64" | 0.0" |
| June | 88.5° | 68.7° | 78.6° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| July | 93.5° | 72.8° | 83.1° | 2.91" | 0.0" |
| August | 94.3° | 72.3° | 83.3° | 2.83" | 0.0" |
| September | 86.6° | 65.1° | 75.9° | 3.90" | 0.0" |
| October | 76.0° | 53.9° | 64.9° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| November | 63.5° | 42.7° | 53.1° | 3.02" | 0.1" |
| December | 54.5° | 34.2° | 44.3° | 3.11" | 0.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myra CDP | CDP | 10.2 mi | — |
| Valley View city | City | 11.2 mi | — |
| Muenster city | City | 12.1 mi | — |
| Sanger city | City | 12.8 mi | — |
| Lindsay city | City | 13.6 mi | — |
| Road Runner town | Town | 15.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 76238. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.