76470 ZIP Code — Ranger, TX

Eastland County, Texas

ZIP code 76470 is located in Ranger, Texas, within Eastland County. It covers approximately 268.04 square miles and serves a population of 3,022 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76470

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $54,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $36,646. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 76470 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,022

population

268.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76470 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76470

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76470. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ranger	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76448 Eastland (8.8 mi) 76463 Mingus (12.7 mi) 76445 Desdemona (14.1 mi) 76429 Caddo (16 mi) 76454 Gorman (18 mi) 76475 Strawn (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,022
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	268.04 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	32.4807
Longitude	-98.6594
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	254

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.3%	56.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	18.6%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	12.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	4.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,022

Population

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$36,646

Median household income

$22,049

Per capita income

$54,400

Median home value

$585

Median monthly rent

63.0%

Home ownership

22.2%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,196

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

125

5–9

109

10–14

133

15–19

115

145

20–24

125

219

25–34

190

153

35–44

132

45–54

55–59

150

60–64

131

217

65–74

188

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	620	20.5%
18 and over	2,402	79.5%
65 and over	618	20.5%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.9%

Two or more races 7.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Black or African American 3.5%

Other race 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,583	81.9%
Two or more races	241	7.6%
Hispanic or Latino	133	4.2%
Black or African American	110	3.5%
Other race	33	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	1%
Asian	24	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.3%	56.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	18.6%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	12.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	4.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 11.0%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 16.7%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	11.0%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	16.7%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$36,646

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 46.4%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$54,400
Median rent / month	$585
Owner occupied	63.0%
Renter occupied	37.0%
Vacant	24.0%
Single-family detached	63.0%
Large apartment buildings	3.6%
Mobile homes	20.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	26.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	35.1%
3 bedrooms	37.6%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.4%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.8%
Electricity	38.0%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	543	43.0%
Cohabiting couple	42	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	316	25.0%
Female householder, no spouse	363	28.7%
Households with children under 18	318	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	482	38.1%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.0%	21.2%
Married	41.3%	45.7%
Separated	1.0%	3.6%
Widowed	6.4%	15.8%
Divorced	10.2%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 19.1%

HS graduate 25.3%

Some college, no degree 34.7%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	2.0%
Kindergarten	80	9.9%
Elementary school	281	34.6%
High school	96	11.8%
College / grad school	339	41.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.0%

Agriculture & mining 14.0%

Retail trade 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Construction 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Professional & management 3.4%

Other services 3.4%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.4%
Service	27.7%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	17.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	24.2%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.2%
Carpool	25.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 22.2%

Under 18 years 24.8%

18 and over 21.5%

Married-couple families 9.6%

Female-led households 50.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	16.0%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	27.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	46.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	211	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	21.9%
65 and over	51.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.5%
Public insurance	45.8%
No insurance	20.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,859	94.6%
Spanish	67	2.3%
Other Indo-European	56	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,909	96.3%
Born in same state	2,909	96.3%
Born in different state	2,233	73.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	113	3.7%
Not a US citizen	58	51.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	429	14.2%
Italian	371	12.3%
English	294	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	124	4.1%
Irish	69	2.3%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76470

What city is ZIP code 76470 in?

ZIP code 76470 is primarily assigned to Ranger, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76470 in?

ZIP code 76470 falls within Eastland County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76470?

22% of residents in ZIP code 76470 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 76470?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 76470 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 76470 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76470?

The median home value in ZIP code 76470 is $54,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 76470 in?

ZIP code 76470 observes the CST timezone.