76370 ZIP Code — Megargel, TX

Archer County, Texas

ZIP code 76370 is located in Megargel, Texas, within Archer County. It covers approximately 40.31 square miles and serves a population of 478 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.

About ZIP code 76370

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,250. 45% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 51% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 76370 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

478

population

40.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76370 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76370

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76370. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Megargel	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	478
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	40.31 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	33.4467
Longitude	-98.8991
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	40.4%	44.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	52.1%	29.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	20.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

478

Population

People per sq mi

55.4

Median age

$83,250

Median household income

$29,308

Per capita income

$80,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.4%

Home ownership

0.6%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

214

Housing units

35.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	98	20.5%
18 and over	380	79.5%
65 and over	117	24.5%
Median age	55.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Two or more races 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Other race 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	444	90.1%
Hispanic or Latino	15	3%
Two or more races	15	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	2%
Other race	9	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	44.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	52.1%	29.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	20.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.0%	7.8%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 29.8%

$50k–$75k 8.3%

$75k–$100k 46.4%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	29.8%
$50k–$75k	8.3%
$75k–$100k	46.4%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
Median income	$83,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.8%

$50k–$100k 60.9%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.4%
Renter occupied	16.6%
Vacant	25.8%
Single-family detached	99.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	36.9%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	27.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	38.9%
4 bedrooms	35.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.8%
2 vehicles	48.1%
3 or more	38.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.2%
Electricity	29.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	125	69.1%
Cohabiting couple	22	12.2%
Male householder, no spouse	22	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	12	6.6%
Households with children under 18	60	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	41.4%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	25.1%
Married	58.7%	66.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.4%	2.3%
Divorced	13.3%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 50.9%

Some college, no degree 4.0%

Associate's degree 0.3%

Bachelor's degree 25.6%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	35.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	28	30.4%
Elementary school	50	54.3%
High school	14	15.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 18.3%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Professional & management 13.9%

Construction 13.5%

Information 13.5%

Retail trade 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Public administration 4.3%

Manufacturing 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.9%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	17.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.4

Poverty

All people 0.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.8%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.8%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	21.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	28.6%
18–64 years	21.7%
65 and over	17.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.3%
Public insurance	29.5%
No insurance	51.3%
Uninsured under 19	72.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	471	98.5%
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)	474	99.2%
Born in same state	474	99.2%
Born in different state	365	76.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	82	17.2%
Italian	46	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	80.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76370

What city is ZIP code 76370 in?

ZIP code 76370 is primarily assigned to Megargel, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76370 in?

ZIP code 76370 falls within Archer County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76370 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 76370 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 76370 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 76370 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76370?

The median home value in ZIP code 76370 is $80,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 76370?

ZIP code 76370 has an estimated population of 478 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 76370 in?

ZIP code 76370 observes the CST timezone.