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Coryell County
Jonesboro, TX
76538
76538 ZIP Code — Jonesboro, TX
Coryell County, Texas
ZIP code 76538 is located in
Jonesboro ,
Texas ,
within Coryell County .
It covers approximately 151.72 square miles and serves a population of
1,155 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 254 .
About ZIP code 76538
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 $123,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $58,654. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% 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. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.
Overall, ZIP code 76538 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,155
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
099
Geography
Land area
151.72 sq mi
Water area
0.07 sq mi
Latitude
31.5733
Longitude
-97.8778
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
254
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.1%
44.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
36.1%
35.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
21.7%
18.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
3.2%
2.1%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$58,654
Median household income
$123,200
Median home value
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 177 15.3% 18 and over 978 84.7% 65 and over 361 31.3% Median age 51.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.1%
Group Count % White 986 79.9% Two or more races 110 8.9% Hispanic or Latino 79 6.4% Other race 46 3.7% Black or African American 13 1.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.1%
44.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
36.1%
35.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
21.7%
18.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
3.2%
2.1%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.1% $10k–$15k 14.3% $15k–$25k 8.7% $25k–$35k 3.6% $35k–$50k 10.1% $50k–$75k 12.9% $75k–$100k 8.1% $100k–$150k 21.0% $150k–$200k 4.2% $200k+ 8.1% Median income $58,654
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $123,200 Median rent / month $658 Owner occupied 85.3% Renter occupied 14.7% Vacant 16.2% Single-family detached 87.3% Large apartment buildings 1.2% Mobile homes 7.9% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.33
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.1% 2000–2009 23.1% 1990–1999 13.7% 1980–1989 6.1% 1970–1979 20.6% 1960–1969 1.4% 1950–1959 4.2% 1940–1949 13.7% 1939 or earlier 11.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.7% 2 bedrooms 21.8% 3 bedrooms 59.1% 4 bedrooms 12.3% 5+ bedrooms 4.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.4% 1 vehicle 18.3% 2 vehicles 58.9% 3 or more 22.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.2% Electricity 72.0% Propane / LP gas 24.2% Wood 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 280 56.5% Cohabiting couple 22 4.4% Male householder, no spouse 48 9.7% Female householder, no spouse 146 29.4% Households with children under 18 88 17.7% Households with seniors (65+) 264 53.2% Average household size 2.33
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.9% 14.2% Married 65.7% 49.1% Separated 0.0% 0.4% Widowed 0.8% 5.5% Divorced 12.6% 30.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.8%
Graduate / professional
5.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.2% Bachelor's or higher 24.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 1.0% Kindergarten 11 5.7% Elementary school 109 56.5% High school 48 24.9% College / grad school 23 11.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.8%
Public administration
12.0%
Agriculture & mining
11.8%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.4%
Professional & management
2.1%
Transportation & utilities
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.0% Service 10.5% Sales & office 20.1% Natural resources & construction 14.3% Production & transportation 15.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 57.4% Government 28.3% Self-employed 12.8% Unpaid family workers 1.5%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.5% Carpool 6.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.6% Work from home 10.2% Other means 2.9% Avg commute (minutes) 51.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
77.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 53.4% Retirement income 26.0% Supplemental Security 20.4% Cash public assistance 1.2% Food stamps / SNAP 22.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.4% High blood pressure 38.4% High cholesterol 40.0% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 28.3% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.3% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.1% Binge drinking 17.6% No physical activity 24.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.9% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 16.6% Poor mental health 14.6% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 19.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.7% Visited dentist 59.2% Cholesterol screening 91.2% Teeth loss 14.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 103 10.6%
Disability % Any disability 34.2% Under 18 6.8% 18–64 years 29.6% 65 and over 55.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.0% Public insurance 50.0% No insurance 14.9% Uninsured under 19 1.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,146 99.2% Spanish 6 0.5% Other Indo-European 6 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,122 97.1% Born in same state 1,112 96.3% Born in different state 953 82.5% Foreign born 10 0.9% Naturalized citizen 33 2.9% Not a US citizen 23 69.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 168 14.5% French 137 11.9% Arab 82 7.1%
Ancestry Count % English 16 1.4% Irish 7 0.6% Polish 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.9% Internet access 88.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76538
What city is ZIP code 76538 in?
ZIP code 76538 is primarily assigned to Jonesboro, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76538 in?
ZIP code 76538 falls within Coryell County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 76538 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 76538 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 76538 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 76538 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76538?
24% of residents in ZIP code 76538 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 76538 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 76538 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 76538 in?
ZIP code 76538 observes the CST timezone.
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