76239 ZIP Code — Forestburg, TX

Montague County, Texas

ZIP code 76239 is located in Forestburg, Texas, within Montague County. It covers approximately 122.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,157 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.

About ZIP code 76239

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $207,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,042. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 76239 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,157

population

122.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76239 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76239

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76239. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Forestburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76230 Bowie (10.6 mi) 76251 Montague (10.7 mi) 76263 Rosston (11 mi) 76270 Sunset (12.9 mi) 76225 Alvord (13.9 mi) 76265 Saint Jo (14.2 mi) 76238 Era (17.1 mi) 76252 Muenster (17.6 mi) 76431 Chico (18.5 mi) 76234 Decatur (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,157
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	337

Geography
Land area	122.24 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	33.5459
Longitude	-97.6030
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	940

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	42.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	32.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	22.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,157

Population

People per sq mi

48.6

Median age

$56,042

Median household income

$34,088

Per capita income

$207,600

Median home value

$772

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

483

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

103

45–54

111

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	223	19.3%
18 and over	934	80.7%
65 and over	268	23.2%
Median age	48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Black or African American 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,119	96.3%
Black or African American	20	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.4%
Other race	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	42.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	32.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	22.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 0.4%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$56,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k–$300k 32.4%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

$1M+ 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$207,600
Median rent / month	$772
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	17.1%
Single-family detached	76.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.8%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	20.2%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	7.1%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	11.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	17.0%
2 vehicles	53.7%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.4%
Electricity	64.5%
Propane / LP gas	27.7%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	256	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	9	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	94	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	142	28.3%
Households with children under 18	138	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	204	40.7%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	15.7%
Married	58.1%	55.7%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	4.5%	9.1%
Divorced	12.6%	19.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 37.0%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	12.1%
Kindergarten	32	14.3%
Elementary school	45	20.1%
High school	53	23.7%
College / grad school	67	29.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 16.0%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Other services 14.8%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Retail trade 8.1%

Construction 6.7%

Professional & management 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Information 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Public administration 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.5%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	5.4%
Self-employed	21.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.6%
Carpool	21.9%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.0

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 9.6%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	20.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	129	13.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	48.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.9%
Public insurance	32.9%
No insurance	21.2%
Uninsured under 19	43.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,085	93.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,154	99.7%
Born in same state	1,154	99.7%
Born in different state	1,017	87.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.3%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	145	12.5%
Italian	111	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	76	6.6%
English	36	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76239

What city is ZIP code 76239 in?

ZIP code 76239 is primarily assigned to Forestburg, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76239 in?

ZIP code 76239 falls within Montague County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76239 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 76239 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 76239 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 76239 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 76239?

ZIP code 76239 has an estimated population of 1,157 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 76239?

The median household income in ZIP code 76239 is $56,042, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 76239 in?

ZIP code 76239 observes the CST timezone.