76253 ZIP Code — Myra, TX

Cooke County, Texas

ZIP code 76253 is located in Myra, Texas, within Cooke County. It covers approximately 0.41 square miles and serves a population of 264 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.

About ZIP code 76253

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,130. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 76253 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

264

population

0.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76253 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76253

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76253. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Myra	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	264
Population density	644 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	0.41 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.6223
Longitude	-97.3159
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%	41.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	30.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	21.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	12.8%	6.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

264

Population

644

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$64,130

Median household income

$19,581

Per capita income

$122,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

1.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	34	12.9%
18 and over	230	87.1%
65 and over	57	21.6%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76%

Two or more races 15.6%

Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

Group	Count	%
White	219	76%
Two or more races	45	15.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24	8.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	41.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	30.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	21.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	12.8%	6.6%	7.8%

$35k–$50k 18.3%

$50k–$75k 52.4%

$75k–$100k 29.3%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	18.3%
$50k–$75k	52.4%
$75k–$100k	29.3%
Median income	$64,130

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 43.8%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 13.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.0%
Renter occupied	11.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	65.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.1%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	48.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	13.4%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.1%
3 bedrooms	61.0%
4 bedrooms	32.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.4%
2 vehicles	61.0%
3 or more	25.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.9%
Electricity	56.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	54	65.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	14	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	14	17.1%
Households with children under 18	24	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	38	46.3%
Average household size	3.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.2%	30.0%
Married	46.6%	59.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.8%
Divorced	4.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 64.2%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 1.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	1.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	57	71.3%
College / grad school	23	28.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 43.9%

Construction 30.7%

Agriculture & mining 14.9%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Retail trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.6%
Service	34.2%
Sales & office	1.8%
Natural resources & construction	30.7%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.4

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	46.3%
Retirement income	35.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	24.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.7%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	250	94.7%
Spanish	14	5.6%
Other Indo-European	14	5.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	240	90.9%
Born in same state	240	90.9%
Born in different state	240	90.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	24	9.1%
Not a US citizen	24	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.1%
Internet access	80.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76253

What city is ZIP code 76253 in?

ZIP code 76253 is primarily assigned to Myra, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76253 in?

ZIP code 76253 falls within Cooke County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 76253 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 76253 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 76253 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 76253 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76253?

The median home value in ZIP code 76253 is $122,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 76253?

ZIP code 76253 has an estimated population of 264 residents, with a density of 650 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 76253 in?

ZIP code 76253 observes the CST timezone.