76481 ZIP Code — South Bend, TX

Young County, Texas

ZIP code 76481 is located in South Bend, Texas, within Young County. It covers approximately 39.71 square miles and serves a population of 205 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.

About ZIP code 76481

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $72,800.

Median household income is $75,690. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 50%.

Overall, ZIP code 76481 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

205

population

39.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76481 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76481

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76481. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Bend	Acceptable
South Bend	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76450 Graham (3.3 mi) 76372 Newcastle (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	205
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	503

Geography
Land area	39.71 sq mi
Water area	0.82 sq mi
Latitude	33.0207
Longitude	-98.7254
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	77.6%	47.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	28.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	20.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

205

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$75,690

Median household income

$49,040

Per capita income

$72,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

169

Housing units

38.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

45–54

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	39	19.0%
18 and over	166	81.0%
65 and over	49	23.9%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	205	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.6%	47.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	28.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	20.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	7.8%

Under $10k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 26.0%

$75k–$100k 44.7%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	26.0%
$75k–$100k	44.7%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
Median income	$75,690

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%

$50k–$100k 64.7%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 16.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$72,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	88.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	37.3%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	23.1%
1950–1959	39.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	42.6%
3 bedrooms	57.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.0%
2 vehicles	45.3%
3 or more	38.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	42.0%
Propane / LP gas	58.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	9	6.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	102	68.0%
Female householder, no spouse	39	26.0%
Households with children under 18	39	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	33	22.0%
Average household size	1.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	41.5%
Married	60.4%	17.0%
Separated	18.0%	0.0%
Widowed	21.6%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	41.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 27.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 34.9%

Bachelor's degree 23.5%

Graduate / professional 14.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.9%
Bachelor's or higher	38.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	39	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 59.9%

Construction 28.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	70.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	17.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.0%
Retirement income	6.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	26.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	44.0%
High cholesterol	43.2%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	14.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	49.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	66.7%
65 and over	49.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.2%
Public insurance	71.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	205	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	205	100.0%
Born in same state	205	100.0%
Born in different state	142	69.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	78	38%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	24	11.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	73.2%
Internet access	84.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76481

What city is ZIP code 76481 in?

ZIP code 76481 is primarily assigned to South Bend, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76481 in?

ZIP code 76481 falls within Young County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76481 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 76481 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76481?

The median home value in ZIP code 76481 is $72,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 76481?

ZIP code 76481 has an estimated population of 205 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 76481?

The median household income in ZIP code 76481 is $75,690, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 76481 in?

ZIP code 76481 observes the CST timezone.