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Ellis County
Forreston, TX
76041
76041 ZIP Code — Forreston, TX
Ellis County, Texas
ZIP code 76041 is located in
Forreston ,
Texas ,
within Ellis County .
It covers approximately 11.98 square miles and serves a population of
772 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 469/972 .
About ZIP code 76041
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,400.
Median household income is $154,427.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 38% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 24% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 76041 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
772
Population density
64 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
139
Geography
Land area
11.98 sq mi
Water area
0.10 sq mi
Latitude
32.2425
Longitude
-96.8645
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
469/972
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.3%
28.9%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
11.4%
32.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
51.2%
30.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
7.6%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$154,427
Median household income
$154,400
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 66 8.5% 18 and over 706 91.5% 65 and over 124 16.1% Median age 35.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 728 89.2% Hispanic or Latino 44 5.4% Other race 44 5.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.3%
28.9%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
11.4%
32.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
51.2%
30.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
7.6%
7.8%
Range % of households $35k–$50k 11.2% $50k–$75k 14.6% $100k–$150k 17.2% $150k–$200k 56.9% Median income $154,427
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $154,400 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 4.3% Single-family detached 91.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.6% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.89
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.0% 2000–2009 3.6% 1990–1999 27.6% 1980–1989 14.3% 1970–1979 17.9% 1960–1969 7.9% 1950–1959 4.7% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 19.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 10.4% 3 bedrooms 41.2% 4 bedrooms 44.8% 5+ bedrooms 3.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 11.2% 2 vehicles 38.6% 3 or more 50.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 46.8% Electricity 53.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 149 55.8% Cohabiting couple 77 28.8% Male householder, no spouse 11 4.1% Female householder, no spouse 30 11.2% Households with children under 18 47 17.6% Households with seniors (65+) 68 25.5% Average household size 2.89
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 42.7% 4.5% Married 34.1% 53.8% Separated 0.0% 26.9% Widowed 2.6% 14.7% Divorced 20.6% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
36.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.0% Bachelor's or higher 14.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 2 3.0% Elementary school 53 80.3% High school 11 16.7% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
10.1%
Education & healthcare
4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Finance & real estate
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 9.0% Service 4.3% Sales & office 19.0% Natural resources & construction 6.7% Production & transportation 61.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 92.2% Government 4.3% Self-employed 3.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 92.6% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 7.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 32.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 25.5% Retirement income 14.6% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.2% High blood pressure 34.2% High cholesterol 34.3% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 23.2% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 7.2% Cancer 6.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.4% Binge drinking 19.3% No physical activity 25.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.6% Depression 22.7% Fair or poor health 17.5% Poor mental health 16.0% Poor physical health 11.6% No health insurance 27.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.3% Visited dentist 53.8% Cholesterol screening 87.6% Teeth loss 16.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 40 5.7%
Disability % Any disability 7.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 3.1% 65 and over 31.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 43.7% Public insurance 20.1% No insurance 37.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 772 100.0% Spanish 184 23.8% Other Indo-European 184 23.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 598 77.5% Born in same state 598 77.5% Born in different state 227 29.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 174 22.5% Not a US citizen 77 44.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 99 12.8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 28 3.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.6% Internet access 78.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76041
What city is ZIP code 76041 in?
ZIP code 76041 is primarily assigned to Forreston, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76041 in?
ZIP code 76041 falls within Ellis County, Texas.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 76041?
Approximately 24% of households in ZIP code 76041 speak Spanish as a primary language.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 76041?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 76041?
The median household income in ZIP code 76041 is $154,427, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76041?
The median home value in ZIP code 76041 is $154,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 76041 in?
ZIP code 76041 observes the CST timezone.
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