76251 ZIP Code — Montague, TX

Montague County, Texas

ZIP code 76251 is located in Montague, Texas, within Montague County. It covers approximately 44.22 square miles and serves a population of 672 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.

About ZIP code 76251

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $216,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,172) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 51% 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 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 76251 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

672

population

44.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76251 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76251

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76251. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montague	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76230 Bowie (5.7 mi) 76239 Forestburg (10.7 mi) 76265 Saint Jo (12.3 mi) 76255 Nocona (12.4 mi) 76270 Sunset (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	672
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	337

Geography
Land area	44.22 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	33.6587
Longitude	-97.7295
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	38.5%	42.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	32.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	22.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

672

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$61,172

Median household income

$33,094

Per capita income

$216,000

Median home value

$1,386

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

269

Housing units

21.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	138	20.5%
18 and over	534	79.5%
65 and over	143	21.3%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Black or African American 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	661	98.4%
Black or African American	7	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	42.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	32.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	22.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 10.1%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 1.3%

$50k–$75k 35.4%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.1%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	1.3%
$50k–$75k	35.4%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	13.1%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$61,172

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 21.4%

$300k–$500k 15.4%

$500k–$1M 10.0%

$1M+ 9.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,000
Median rent / month	$1,386
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	86.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	19.7%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	10.8%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	8.2%
3 bedrooms	72.5%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.9%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	42.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.4%
Electricity	39.7%
Propane / LP gas	40.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	154	65.0%
Cohabiting couple	28	11.8%
Male householder, no spouse	13	5.5%
Female householder, no spouse	42	17.7%
Households with children under 18	82	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	42.6%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	15.3%
Married	57.1%	60.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	0.7%	5.7%
Divorced	14.9%	18.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 31.8%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	6.8%
Elementary school	61	52.1%
High school	28	23.9%
College / grad school	20	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Retail trade 15.6%

Agriculture & mining 12.7%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Public administration 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Professional & management 6.8%

Other services 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Construction 3.0%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	4.2%
Sales & office	29.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.9%
Government	22.8%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.6%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.2

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.6%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	21.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.6%
Public insurance	33.9%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	636	94.6%
Spanish	5	0.8%
Other Indo-European	5	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	667	99.3%
Born in same state	667	99.3%
Born in different state	548	81.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	85	12.6%
Italian	24	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15	2.2%
English	7	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	81.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76251

What city is ZIP code 76251 in?

ZIP code 76251 is primarily assigned to Montague, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76251 in?

ZIP code 76251 falls within Montague County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76251 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 76251 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 76251 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 76251 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 76251?

ZIP code 76251 has an estimated population of 672 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 76251?

The median household income in ZIP code 76251 is $61,172, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 76251 in?

ZIP code 76251 observes the CST timezone.