76443 ZIP Code — Cross Plains, TX

Callahan County, Texas

ZIP code 76443 is located in Cross Plains, Texas, within Callahan County. It covers approximately 139.97 square miles and serves a population of 1,828 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76443

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 $119,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $49,844. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 76443 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,828

population

139.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76443 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76443

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76443. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cross Plains	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76828 Burkett (9.9 mi) 79504 Baird (15.2 mi) 76471 Rising Star (16.7 mi) 79510 Clyde (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,828
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	139.97 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	32.1350
Longitude	-99.2582
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	61.8%	49.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	35.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	13.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,828

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$49,844

Median household income

$27,209

Per capita income

$119,800

Median home value

$695

Median monthly rent

71.6%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

750

Housing units

24.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

113

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

111

25–34

109

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

154

65–74

133

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	461	25.2%
18 and over	1,367	74.8%
65 and over	519	28.4%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Two or more races 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,711	92.8%
Two or more races	108	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	16	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	49.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	35.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	13.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 21.7%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	21.7%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$49,844

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,800
Median rent / month	$695
Owner occupied	71.6%
Renter occupied	28.4%
Vacant	20.2%
Single-family detached	80.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	12.8%
1939 or earlier	14.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	36.6%
3 bedrooms	42.6%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	32.9%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.4%
Electricity	62.3%
Propane / LP gas	11.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	462	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	17	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	154	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	141	18.2%
Households with children under 18	205	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	346	44.7%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.4%	12.7%
Married	65.0%	69.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.0%	7.5%
Divorced	11.6%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 20.3%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	24.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	65	19.0%
Kindergarten	37	10.8%
Elementary school	167	48.7%
High school	39	11.4%
College / grad school	35	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Agriculture & mining 16.6%

Retail trade 12.9%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Finance & real estate 8.8%

Public administration 8.5%

Other services 5.9%

Construction 5.0%

Professional & management 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.6%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	20.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 16.3%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 59.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.7%
Retirement income	38.2%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	42.6%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	170	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.1%
Under 18	9.8%
18–64 years	21.2%
65 and over	44.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.3%
Public insurance	53.7%
No insurance	15.0%
Uninsured under 19	11.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,618	88.5%
Spanish	6	0.4%
Other Indo-European	6	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,815	99.3%
Born in same state	1,795	98.2%
Born in different state	1,454	79.5%
Foreign born	20	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	372	20.4%
French	233	12.7%
Arab	138	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	17	0.9%
German	7	0.4%
Irish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76443

What city is ZIP code 76443 in?

ZIP code 76443 is primarily assigned to Cross Plains, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76443 in?

ZIP code 76443 falls within Callahan County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76443 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 76443 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 76443 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 76443 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 76443 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 76443 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76443?

The median home value in ZIP code 76443 is $119,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 76443 in?

ZIP code 76443 observes the CST timezone.