76454 ZIP Code — Gorman, TX

Eastland County, Texas

ZIP code 76454 is located in Gorman, Texas, within Eastland County. It covers approximately 124.92 square miles and serves a population of 1,668 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76454

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $41,204. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 76454 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,668

population

124.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76454 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76454

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76454. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gorman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76444 De Leon (5.4 mi) 76435 Carbon (7.7 mi) 76445 Desdemona (9.6 mi) 76448 Eastland (13.1 mi) 76471 Rising Star (16.8 mi) 76470 Ranger (18 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,668
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	124.92 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	32.2233
Longitude	-98.7014
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	68.3%	56.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	12.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,668

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$41,204

Median household income

$20,967

Per capita income

$86,400

Median home value

$629

Median monthly rent

61.6%

Home ownership

30.4%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

556

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

150

45–54

161

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	390	23.4%
18 and over	1,278	76.6%
65 and over	336	20.1%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.1%

Two or more races 9.6%

Hispanic or Latino 7%

Black or African American 1.6%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,455	81.1%
Two or more races	173	9.6%
Hispanic or Latino	125	7%
Black or African American	28	1.6%
Other race	12	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.3%	56.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	12.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 11.7%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 22.2%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 6.7%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.7%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	22.2%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	6.7%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$41,204

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.6%

$50k–$100k 33.8%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 5.4%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,400
Median rent / month	$629
Owner occupied	61.6%
Renter occupied	38.4%
Vacant	21.1%
Single-family detached	68.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.8%
Mobile homes	12.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	17.8%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	18.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	48.7%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.2%
Electricity	39.0%
Propane / LP gas	11.0%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	318	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	12	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	61	9.7%
Female householder, no spouse	239	37.9%
Households with children under 18	242	38.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	236	37.5%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	10.9%
Married	49.3%	52.9%
Separated	3.1%	4.6%
Widowed	3.3%	18.7%
Divorced	15.4%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	211	56.1%
High school	96	25.5%
College / grad school	61	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.5%

Retail trade 12.2%

Construction 11.0%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Professional & management 5.7%

Public administration 5.3%

Other services 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	25.9%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.4%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 30.4%

Under 18 years 34.1%

18 and over 29.3%

Married-couple families 18.6%

Female-led households 54.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	13.7%
Cash public assistance	11.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	42.2%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	33.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	24.9%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	30.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	46.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	143	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.4%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	30.1%
65 and over	61.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.0%
Public insurance	52.1%
No insurance	17.7%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,592	95.4%
Spanish	85	5.3%
Other Indo-European	85	5.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,572	94.2%
Born in same state	1,538	92.2%
Born in different state	1,226	73.5%
Foreign born	34	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	96	5.8%
Not a US citizen	14	14.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	173	10.4%
Italian	141	8.5%
Arab	113	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	8	0.5%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	84.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76454

What city is ZIP code 76454 in?

ZIP code 76454 is primarily assigned to Gorman, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76454 in?

ZIP code 76454 falls within Eastland County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76454?

30% of residents in ZIP code 76454 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 76454?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 76454 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 76454 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 76454 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 76454 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 76454 in?

ZIP code 76454 observes the CST timezone.