76270 ZIP Code — Sunset, TX

Montague County, Texas

ZIP code 76270 is located in Sunset, Texas, within Montague County. It covers approximately 95.66 square miles and serves a population of 2,064 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.

About ZIP code 76270

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $233,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,705.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 76270 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

2,064

population

95.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76270 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76270

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76270. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sunset	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76431 Chico (7.3 mi) 76225 Alvord (8.9 mi) 76230 Bowie (10.3 mi) 76239 Forestburg (12.9 mi) 76251 Montague (15.5 mi) 76234 Decatur (19 mi) 76426 Bridgeport (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,064
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	337

Geography
Land area	95.66 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	33.4393
Longitude	-97.7870
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	40.8%	42.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	32.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	22.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,064

Population

People per sq mi

51.7

Median age

$68,705

Median household income

$36,583

Per capita income

$233,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.0%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

964

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

114

35–44

243

45–54

188

108

55–59

155

60–64

119

138

65–74

107

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	261	12.6%
18 and over	1,803	87.4%
65 and over	347	16.8%
Median age	51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,933	91.7%
Two or more races	85	4%
Hispanic or Latino	43	2%
Other race	32	1.5%
Black or African American	14	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	42.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	32.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	22.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.6%	7.8%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 23.5%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 11.4%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k+ 8.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	23.5%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	11.4%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	7.0%
$150k–$200k	14.9%
$200k+	8.7%
Median income	$68,705

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.8%

$50k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k–$300k 26.6%

$300k–$500k 23.9%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$233,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.0%
Renter occupied	2.0%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	60.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	5.8%
2010–2019	27.6%
2000–2009	23.6%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	4.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	16.6%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	36.1%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	75.7%
Propane / LP gas	17.4%
Wood	1.4%
Solar	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	485	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	14	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	141	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	201	23.9%
Households with children under 18	205	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	235	27.9%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	15.7%
Married	58.8%	53.7%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	9.7%
Divorced	15.9%	20.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	9.4%
Kindergarten	51	25.2%
Elementary school	86	42.6%
High school	46	22.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Finance & real estate 11.1%

Public administration 11.0%

Other services 7.8%

Construction 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Retail trade 4.2%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Professional & management 2.8%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.8%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	3.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.4%
Government	27.7%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.5

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.8%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	22.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	203	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.9%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.4%
Public insurance	26.9%
No insurance	19.7%
Uninsured under 19	16.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,944	94.2%
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)	2,058	99.7%
Born in same state	2,058	99.7%
Born in different state	1,488	72.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	362	17.5%
French	112	5.4%
Italian	70	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	67	3.2%
Polish	39	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76270

What city is ZIP code 76270 in?

ZIP code 76270 is primarily assigned to Sunset, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76270 in?

ZIP code 76270 falls within Montague County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 76270 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 76270 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 76270?

15% 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 76270 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 76270 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 76270?

ZIP code 76270 has an estimated population of 2,064 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 76270 in?

ZIP code 76270 observes the CST timezone.