76309 ZIP Code — Wichita Falls, TX
Wichita County, Texas
ZIP code 76309 is located in Wichita Falls, Texas, within Wichita County. It covers approximately 5.53 square miles and serves a population of 14,216 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.
About ZIP code 76309
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 $127,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $52,250. 31% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
14,216
population
5.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76309 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76309
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76309. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wichita Falls | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
76308 Wichita Falls (2.9 mi)
76301 Wichita Falls (3.3 mi)
76306 Wichita Falls (4.1 mi)
76302 Wichita Falls (4.3 mi)
76310 Wichita Falls (7.5 mi)
76305 Wichita Falls (9.9 mi)
76367 Iowa Park (12.2 mi)
76354 Burkburnett (14.5 mi)
76379 Scotland (17.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,216 |
| Population density | 2,571 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 485 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.53 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.8963 |
| Longitude | -98.5398 |
| 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 | 49.7% | 49.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.5% | 16.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 3.1% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
14,216
Population
2,571
People per sq mi
37.2
Median age
$52,250
Median household income
$29,663
Per capita income
$127,300
Median home value
$940
Median monthly rent
57.9%
Home ownership
16.5%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
4,223
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
493
Under 5
527
370
5–9
396
540
10–14
576
513
15–19
549
528
20–24
564
839
25–34
897
831
35–44
887
663
45–54
708
398
55–59
425
508
60–64
542
676
65–74
723
354
75–84
378
160
85+
171
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,543 | 24.9% |
| 18 and over | 10,673 | 75.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,462 | 17.3% |
| Median age | 37.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.8%
Hispanic or Latino
8.6%
Two or more races
8.6%
Black or African American
7%
Other race
3.6%
Asian
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,392 | 66.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,336 | 8.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,332 | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,088 | 7% |
| Other race | 556 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 478 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 347 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.7% | 49.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.5% | 16.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 3.1% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
12.9%
$25k–$35k
10.9%
$35k–$50k
16.5%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $52,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.5%
$50k–$100k
23.2%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
14.7%
$200k–$300k
18.7%
$300k–$500k
7.7%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,300 |
| Median rent / month | $940 |
| Owner occupied | 57.9% |
| Renter occupied | 42.1% |
| Vacant | 13.8% |
| Single-family detached | 75.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.7% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% |
| 3 or more | 18.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 53.8% |
| Electricity | 41.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,281 | 39.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 412 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,152 | 20.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,869 | 32.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,772 | 31.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,803 | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.3% | 30.9% |
| Married | 45.8% | 38.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 12.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 16.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.2%
HS graduate
34.2%
Some college, no degree
24.1%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 277 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 226 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,400 | 39.7% |
| High school | 907 | 25.7% |
| College / grad school | 715 | 20.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.4%
Retail trade
11.7%
Manufacturing
9.1%
Professional & management
7.7%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Other services
5.9%
Construction
5.0%
Public administration
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.8% |
| Service | 24.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 12.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.5% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.7% |
| Carpool | 12.7% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 5.7% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.7 |
Poverty
All people
16.5%
Under 18 years
22.4%
18 and over
14.5%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
20.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.0% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| High blood pressure | 35.3% |
| High cholesterol | 35.0% |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 25.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 26.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.1% |
| Visited dentist | 52.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 868 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.9% |
| 18–64 years | 15.0% |
| 65 and over | 38.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.8% |
| Public insurance | 36.0% |
| No insurance | 19.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,196 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 541 | 4.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 418 | 3.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 91 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,209 | 92.9% |
| Born in same state | 13,008 | 91.5% |
| Born in different state | 9,049 | 63.7% |
| Foreign born | 201 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,007 | 7.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 544 | 54.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,446 | 10.2% |
| Italian | 1,303 | 9.2% |
| Arab | 914 | 6.4% |
| Polish | 176 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 170 | 1.2% |
| German | 103 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 21 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.2% |
| Internet access | 92.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76309
What city is ZIP code 76309 in?
ZIP code 76309 is primarily assigned to Wichita Falls, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76309 in?
ZIP code 76309 falls within Wichita County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76309?
17% of residents in ZIP code 76309 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76309?
The median home value in ZIP code 76309 is $127,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 76309?
ZIP code 76309 has an estimated population of 14,216 residents, with a density of 2,571 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 76309?
The median household income in ZIP code 76309 is $52,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 76309 in?
ZIP code 76309 observes the CST timezone.