76596 ZIP Code — Gatesville, TX
Coryell County, Texas
ZIP code 76596 is located in Gatesville, Texas, within Coryell County. It covers approximately 0.14 square miles and serves a population of 1,097 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.
About ZIP code 76596
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%), poor mental health (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
1,097
population
0.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76596 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76596
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76596. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gatesville | Acceptable |
| Gatesville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
76597 Gatesville (0.5 mi)
76598 Gatesville (0.5 mi)
76599 Gatesville (0.5 mi)
76528 Gatesville (2.7 mi)
76561 Oglesby (10.5 mi)
76538 Jonesboro (12.9 mi)
76544 Fort Hood (13.6 mi)
76566 Purmela (14.9 mi)
76689 Valley Mills (17.6 mi)
76638 Crawford (18.7 mi)
76657 Mc Gregor (19.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,097 |
| Population density | 7,836 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 099 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.4300 |
| Longitude | -97.7368 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 254 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,097
Population
7,836
People per sq mi
39.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$3,453
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
4.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
0
20–24
71
0
25–34
311
0
35–44
381
0
45–54
145
0
55–59
108
0
60–64
61
0
65–74
20
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,097 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 20 | 1.8% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.2%
Two or more races
23.6%
Black or African American
17.5%
Hispanic or Latino
9.3%
Other race
3.1%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 559 | 46.2% |
| Two or more races | 285 | 23.6% |
| Black or African American | 211 | 17.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 112 | 9.3% |
| Other race | 38 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.3% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 56.9% |
| Married | 0.0% | 11.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 16.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.9%
Some HS, no diploma
16.9%
HS graduate
25.4%
Some college, no degree
41.9%
Associate's degree
5.8%
Bachelor's degree
3.3%
Graduate / professional
0.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 77.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 4.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 7 | 3.3% |
| High school | 90 | 41.9% |
| College / grad school | 118 | 54.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.3% |
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 25.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 2.6% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 14.6% |
| Arthritis | 19.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 3.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 28.1% |
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 34.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 44.3% |
| Depression | 32.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.8% |
| Poor mental health | 25.1% |
| Poor physical health | 13.8% |
| No health insurance | 32.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.9% |
| Visited dentist | 43.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.2% |
| Teeth loss | 16.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 28 | 2.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,097 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 63 | 5.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 57 | 5.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,012 | 92.3% |
| Born in same state | 1,006 | 91.7% |
| Born in different state | 766 | 69.8% |
| Foreign born | 6 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 85 | 7.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 23 | 27.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 135 | 12.3% |
| Arab | 114 | 10.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 57 | 5.2% |
| English | 7 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76596
What city is ZIP code 76596 in?
ZIP code 76596 is primarily assigned to Gatesville, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76596 in?
ZIP code 76596 falls within Coryell County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 76596?
4% 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 population of ZIP code 76596?
ZIP code 76596 has an estimated population of 1,097 residents, with a density of 8,126 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 76596 in?
ZIP code 76596 observes the CST timezone.