76384 ZIP Code — Vernon, TX

Wilbarger County, Texas

ZIP code 76384 is located in Vernon, Texas, within Wilbarger County. It covers approximately 474.77 square miles and serves a population of 12,279 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.

About ZIP code 76384

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 $84,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $50,250. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 76384 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.

12,279

population

474.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76384 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76384

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76384. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vernon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76373 Oklaunion (10.6 mi) 79225 Chillicothe (15.6 mi) 73530 Davidson (17.8 mi) 76360 Electra (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	12,279
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	487

Geography
Land area	474.77 sq mi
Water area	2.13 sq mi
Latitude	34.1324
Longitude	-99.3033
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	55.4%	55.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	28.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	15.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

12,279

Population

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$50,250

Median household income

$24,151

Per capita income

$84,900

Median home value

$790

Median monthly rent

58.9%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment

3,776

Housing units

16.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

407

Under 5

419

338

5–9

349

314

10–14

323

585

15–19

602

290

20–24

299

853

25–34

878

658

35–44

678

703

45–54

724

423

55–59

435

412

60–64

425

618

65–74

636

322

75–84

332

126

85+

130

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,838	23.1%
18 and over	9,441	76.9%
65 and over	2,164	17.6%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57%

Hispanic or Latino 15.1%

Two or more races 11%

Black or African American 6.8%

Other race 6.7%

Asian 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	8,243	57%
Hispanic or Latino	2,182	15.1%
Two or more races	1,597	11%
Black or African American	977	6.8%
Other race	971	6.7%
Asian	422	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	69	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.4%	55.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	28.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	15.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 18.2%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	18.2%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$50,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.4%

$50k–$100k 30.7%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$500k–$1M 0.1%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,900
Median rent / month	$790
Owner occupied	58.9%
Renter occupied	41.1%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	76.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	19.2%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	21.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	13.1%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	7.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.4%
Electricity	44.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
Wood	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,731	39.4%
Cohabiting couple	331	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	830	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,506	34.2%
Households with children under 18	1,229	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,422	32.3%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.0%	32.4%
Married	37.3%	40.3%
Separated	2.6%	0.7%
Widowed	7.3%	11.3%
Divorced	13.8%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	1.4%
Kindergarten	199	7.1%
Elementary school	1,179	41.9%
High school	738	26.2%
College / grad school	662	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.2%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Retail trade 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Other services 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Public administration 4.6%

Professional & management 4.4%

Construction 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	27.9%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.6%
Government	24.8%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.0

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 26.7%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 10.6%

Female-led households 24.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	24.4%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	31.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	45.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	745	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.9%
Under 18	10.3%
18–64 years	24.7%
65 and over	46.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,453	93.3%
Spanish	571	5.0%
Other Indo-European	540	4.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	29	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,544	94.0%
Born in same state	11,475	93.5%
Born in different state	8,902	72.5%
Foreign born	69	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	735	6.0%
Not a US citizen	358	48.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,007	8.2%
Italian	911	7.4%
Arab	556	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	96	0.8%
Irish	3	0%
Norwegian	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76384

What city is ZIP code 76384 in?

ZIP code 76384 is primarily assigned to Vernon, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76384 in?

ZIP code 76384 falls within Wilbarger County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76384?

19% of residents in ZIP code 76384 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 76384 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 76384 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76384?

The median home value in ZIP code 76384 is $84,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 76384?

ZIP code 76384 has an estimated population of 12,279 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 76384 in?

ZIP code 76384 observes the CST timezone.