76435 ZIP Code — Carbon, TX

Eastland County, Texas

ZIP code 76435 is located in Carbon, Texas, within Eastland County. It covers approximately 103.57 square miles and serves a population of 541 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76435

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,792. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 76435 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

541

population

103.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76435 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76435

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76435. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carbon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76454 Gorman (7.7 mi) 76471 Rising Star (9.9 mi) 76444 De Leon (11.3 mi) 76448 Eastland (12.8 mi) 76437 Cisco (15.6 mi) 76445 Desdemona (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	541
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	103.57 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	32.2226
Longitude	-98.8327
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	254

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.7%	56.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	12.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	4.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

541

Population

People per sq mi

52.2

Median age

$59,792

Median household income

$29,218

Per capita income

$87,700

Median home value

$1,313

Median monthly rent

91.1%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

335

Housing units

16.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	137	25.3%
18 and over	404	74.7%
65 and over	101	18.7%
Median age	52.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.1%

Two or more races 22.5%

Hispanic or Latino 20.3%

Group	Count	%
White	388	57.1%
Two or more races	153	22.5%
Hispanic or Latino	138	20.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.7%	56.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	12.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	4.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 35.0%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	35.0%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$59,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.4%

$50k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,700
Median rent / month	$1,313
Owner occupied	91.1%
Renter occupied	8.9%
Vacant	42.5%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	17.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	33.1%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	45.8%
3 or more	35.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.3%
Electricity	69.0%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	123	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.5%
Male householder, no spouse	63	31.0%
Female householder, no spouse	16	7.9%
Households with children under 18	68	33.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	31.0%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.8%	12.0%
Married	52.1%	72.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.2%	4.4%
Divorced	17.0%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.8%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.1%
Kindergarten	10	8.3%
Elementary school	50	41.3%
High school	31	25.6%
College / grad school	25	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 31.7%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Education & healthcare 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Retail trade 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Wholesale trade 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Professional & management 4.3%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	27.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	5.2%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.0%
Carpool	25.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 5.8%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 20.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	45.9%
High cholesterol	45.6%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	11.3%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	25.3%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	26.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	46.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	20.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.5%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	24.6%
Uninsured under 19	10.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	513	94.8%
Spanish	42	8.2%
Other Indo-European	42	8.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	463	85.6%
Born in same state	463	85.6%
Born in different state	386	71.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	78	14.4%
Not a US citizen	23	29.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	75	13.9%
Arab	22	4.1%
Italian	17	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	1.7%
Polish	9	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	91.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76435

What city is ZIP code 76435 in?

ZIP code 76435 is primarily assigned to Carbon, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76435 in?

ZIP code 76435 falls within Eastland County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 76435 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 76435 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 76435 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 76435 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76435?

The median home value in ZIP code 76435 is $87,700.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 76435?

Health data for ZIP code 76435 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 76435 in?

ZIP code 76435 observes the CST timezone.