76471 ZIP Code — Rising Star, TX

Eastland County, Texas

ZIP code 76471 is located in Rising Star, Texas, within Eastland County. It covers approximately 164.62 square miles and serves a population of 1,464 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76471

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $101,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $48,529. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 43% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 76471 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,464

population

164.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76471 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76471

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76471. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rising Star	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76435 Carbon (9.9 mi) 76857 May (14.9 mi) 76437 Cisco (15.9 mi) 76443 Cross Plains (16.7 mi) 76454 Gorman (16.8 mi) 76444 De Leon (18.4 mi) 76474 Sidney (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,464
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	164.62 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	32.1413
Longitude	-98.9721
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	61.9%	56.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	12.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.6%	4.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,464

Population

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$48,529

Median household income

$33,042

Per capita income

$101,300

Median home value

$626

Median monthly rent

73.8%

Home ownership

21.8%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

797

Housing units

24.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

101

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

142

65–74

132

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	293	20.0%
18 and over	1,171	80.0%
65 and over	396	27.0%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.6%

Two or more races 12.2%

Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

Black or African American 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,216	74.6%
Two or more races	199	12.2%
Hispanic or Latino	165	10.1%
Black or African American	47	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.9%	56.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	12.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.6%	4.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 9.2%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	9.2%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$48,529

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.0%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 11.9%

$300k–$500k 15.2%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,300
Median rent / month	$626
Owner occupied	73.8%
Renter occupied	26.2%
Vacant	32.8%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	13.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	17.5%
1940–1949	19.3%
1939 or earlier	19.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	31.9%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	37.1%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.8%
Electricity	49.2%
Propane / LP gas	21.2%
Wood	5.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	280	43.1%
Cohabiting couple	20	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	188	28.9%
Female householder, no spouse	162	24.9%
Households with children under 18	120	18.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	271	41.7%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	17.9%
Married	51.8%	46.5%
Separated	1.7%	1.1%
Widowed	12.5%	19.2%
Divorced	11.0%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.7%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 27.7%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	24.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	6.8%
Kindergarten	17	6.4%
Elementary school	137	51.5%
High school	81	30.5%
College / grad school	13	4.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Agriculture & mining 17.0%

Construction 14.6%

Retail trade 11.6%

Professional & management 9.0%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Other services 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Information 1.1%

Public administration 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	22.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.3

Poverty

All people 21.8%

Under 18 years 34.8%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 34.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.4%
Retirement income	34.9%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	43.1%
High cholesterol	41.7%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	22.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	99	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	25.2%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.7%
Public insurance	49.9%
No insurance	23.2%
Uninsured under 19	11.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,411	96.4%
Spanish	48	3.4%
Other Indo-European	48	3.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,413	96.5%
Born in same state	1,405	96.0%
Born in different state	1,172	80.1%
Foreign born	8	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	51	3.5%
Not a US citizen	23	45.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	186	12.7%
French	124	8.5%
Arab	55	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	0.6%
English	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76471

What city is ZIP code 76471 in?

ZIP code 76471 is primarily assigned to Rising Star, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76471 in?

ZIP code 76471 falls within Eastland County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76471 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 76471 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76471?

22% of residents in ZIP code 76471 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 76471 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 76471 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76471?

The median home value in ZIP code 76471 is $101,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 76471 in?

ZIP code 76471 observes the CST timezone.