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Cherokee County
Wells, TX
75976
75976 ZIP Code — Wells, TX
Cherokee County, Texas
ZIP code 75976 is located in
Wells ,
Texas ,
within Cherokee County .
It covers approximately 27.36 square miles and serves a population of
1,225 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 936/903 .
About ZIP code 75976
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $65,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $62,417. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 75976 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Wells
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,225
Population density
45 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
073
Geography
Land area
27.36 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
31.5099
Longitude
-95.0005
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
936/903
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.6%
52.6%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
20.2%
28.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
29.6%
17.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.6%
1.8%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$62,417
Median household income
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 419 34.2% 18 and over 806 65.8% 65 and over 186 15.2% Median age 30.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
10.3%
Group Count % White 941 75.2% Two or more races 140 11.2% Black or African American 129 10.3% Hispanic or Latino 27 2.2% Other race 15 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.6%
52.6%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
20.2%
28.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
29.6%
17.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.6%
1.8%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.2% $10k–$15k 3.8% $15k–$25k 6.5% $25k–$35k 14.9% $35k–$50k 11.7% $50k–$75k 10.0% $75k–$100k 9.5% $100k–$150k 23.3% $150k–$200k 13.3% $200k+ 0.8% Median income $62,417
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $65,300 Median rent / month $725 Owner occupied 68.6% Renter occupied 31.4% Vacant 15.8% Single-family detached 59.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 24.7% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 3.25
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.5% 2000–2009 13.7% 1990–1999 21.9% 1980–1989 7.5% 1970–1979 19.4% 1960–1969 9.8% 1950–1959 8.0% 1940–1949 8.9% 1939 or earlier 5.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.7% 1 bedroom 7.3% 2 bedrooms 21.0% 3 bedrooms 49.8% 4 bedrooms 20.1% 5+ bedrooms 1.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.8% 1 vehicle 32.5% 2 vehicles 29.3% 3 or more 34.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.8% Electricity 71.0% Propane / LP gas 16.3% Wood 3.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 242 65.6% Cohabiting couple 10 2.7% Male householder, no spouse 17 4.6% Female householder, no spouse 100 27.1% Households with children under 18 154 41.7% Households with seniors (65+) 106 28.7% Average household size 3.18
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 40.0% 19.0% Married 49.5% 54.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.9% 9.4% Divorced 7.6% 17.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
18.0%
Some college, no degree
27.5%
Graduate / professional
9.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 76.0% Bachelor's or higher 15.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 25 6.4% Kindergarten 20 5.1% Elementary school 196 50.1% High school 44 11.3% College / grad school 106 27.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.9%
Professional & management
10.6%
Transportation & utilities
9.7%
Agriculture & mining
4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.9% Service 9.9% Sales & office 19.8% Natural resources & construction 23.2% Production & transportation 12.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.9% Government 17.5% Self-employed 12.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.6% Carpool 5.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 8.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 41.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
17.8%
Female-led households
21.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.5% Retirement income 25.7% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 3.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.5% High blood pressure 42.1% High cholesterol 39.6% Diabetes 15.7% Heart disease 9.4% Stroke 4.9% Asthma 11.3% Arthritis 31.1% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 11.8% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.0% Binge drinking 15.6% No physical activity 34.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.2% Depression 26.1% Fair or poor health 26.2% Poor mental health 18.4% Poor physical health 16.6% No health insurance 27.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.2% Visited dentist 41.3% Cholesterol screening 87.6% Teeth loss 23.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 51 6.3%
Disability % Any disability 15.8% Under 18 6.4% 18–64 years 16.2% 65 and over 41.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 38.6% Public insurance 58.6% No insurance 10.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,088 88.8% Spanish 15 1.4% Other Indo-European 15 1.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,189 97.1% Born in same state 1,181 96.4% Born in different state 965 78.8% Foreign born 8 0.7% Naturalized citizen 36 2.9% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 417 34% French 56 4.6% Italian 52 4.2%
Ancestry Count % English 7 0.6% Dutch 4 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 30.1% Internet access 95.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75976
What city is ZIP code 75976 in?
ZIP code 75976 is primarily assigned to Wells, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 75976 in?
ZIP code 75976 falls within Cherokee County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 75976 family-oriented?
34% of residents in ZIP code 75976 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75976?
33% of residents in ZIP code 75976 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 75976 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 75976 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75976?
The median home value in ZIP code 75976 is $65,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 75976 in?
ZIP code 75976 observes the CST timezone.
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