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Montague County
Nocona, TX
76255
76255 ZIP Code — Nocona, TX
Montague County, Texas
ZIP code 76255 is located in
Nocona ,
Texas ,
within Montague County .
It covers approximately 276.28 square miles and serves a population of
5,743 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 940 .
About ZIP code 76255
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $53,901. 39% 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. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.
Overall, ZIP code 76255 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
5,743
Population density
21 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
337
Geography
Land area
276.28 sq mi
Water area
2.35 sq mi
Latitude
33.8340
Longitude
-97.7785
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
940
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.6%
42.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
27.1%
32.2%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
15.4%
22.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.8%
3.6%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$53,901
Median household income
$139,300
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,407 24.5% 18 and over 4,336 75.5% 65 and over 1,160 20.2% Median age 40.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 5,037 80% Hispanic or Latino 551 8.8% Other race 442 7% Two or more races 242 3.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 22 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.6%
42.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
27.1%
32.2%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
15.4%
22.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.8%
3.6%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.6% $10k–$15k 6.2% $15k–$25k 11.5% $25k–$35k 8.3% $35k–$50k 11.7% $50k–$75k 16.5% $75k–$100k 11.1% $100k–$150k 19.9% $150k–$200k 1.7% $200k+ 3.5% Median income $53,901
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $139,300 Median rent / month $763 Owner occupied 75.1% Renter occupied 24.9% Vacant 26.7% Single-family detached 78.7% Large apartment buildings 1.9% Mobile homes 13.0% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.65
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.4% 2010–2019 9.1% 2000–2009 10.1% 1990–1999 9.8% 1980–1989 12.9% 1970–1979 12.5% 1960–1969 15.1% 1950–1959 12.2% 1940–1949 4.2% 1939 or earlier 13.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.8% 1 bedroom 7.0% 2 bedrooms 33.9% 3 bedrooms 42.9% 4 bedrooms 11.6% 5+ bedrooms 2.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.9% 1 vehicle 26.8% 2 vehicles 35.5% 3 or more 30.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 39.8% Electricity 39.3% Propane / LP gas 18.8% Fuel oil 0.4% Wood 1.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,111 49.8% Cohabiting couple 83 3.7% Male householder, no spouse 436 19.6% Female householder, no spouse 599 26.9% Households with children under 18 640 28.7% Households with seniors (65+) 759 34.1% Average household size 2.55
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.7% 22.1% Married 55.2% 52.1% Separated 4.6% 0.9% Widowed 5.5% 10.9% Divorced 13.1% 13.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.8%
Some college, no degree
27.2%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.0% Bachelor's or higher 17.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 101 7.7% Kindergarten 48 3.7% Elementary school 688 52.4% High school 334 25.4% College / grad school 142 10.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.8%
Agriculture & mining
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Professional & management
6.9%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Public administration
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.2% Service 17.9% Sales & office 21.6% Natural resources & construction 16.0% Production & transportation 18.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.2% Government 13.0% Self-employed 11.1% Unpaid family workers 0.7%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.6% Carpool 9.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.6% Work from home 8.0% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 27.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
69.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.9% Retirement income 22.0% Supplemental Security 3.0% Cash public assistance 1.2% Food stamps / SNAP 10.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.1% High blood pressure 42.8% High cholesterol 40.1% Diabetes 15.1% Heart disease 10.0% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 31.3% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 11.4% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.2% Binge drinking 16.2% No physical activity 30.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.6% Depression 24.0% Fair or poor health 23.2% Poor mental health 16.2% Poor physical health 15.4% No health insurance 26.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.3% Visited dentist 49.2% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 20.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 461 10.6%
Disability % Any disability 22.1% Under 18 4.1% 18–64 years 20.7% 65 and over 48.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 50.1% Public insurance 40.4% No insurance 21.0% Uninsured under 19 6.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,436 94.7% Spanish 185 3.4% Other Indo-European 176 3.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 9 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 5,551 96.7% Born in same state 5,509 95.9% Born in different state 4,297 74.8% Foreign born 42 0.7% Naturalized citizen 192 3.3% Not a US citizen 40 20.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 873 15.2% Italian 601 10.5% Arab 399 6.9% English 27 0.5%
Ancestry Count % German 23 0.4% Polish 6 0.1% Dutch 5 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.8% Internet access 91.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76255
What city is ZIP code 76255 in?
ZIP code 76255 is primarily assigned to Nocona, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76255 in?
ZIP code 76255 falls within Montague County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76255?
17% of residents in ZIP code 76255 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 76255 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 76255 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 76255 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 76255 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76255?
The median home value in ZIP code 76255 is $139,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 76255 in?
ZIP code 76255 observes the CST timezone.
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