76230 ZIP Code — Bowie, TX

Montague County, Texas

ZIP code 76230 is located in Bowie, Texas, within Montague County. It covers approximately 356.70 square miles and serves a population of 9,742 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.

About ZIP code 76230

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,301. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 76230 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,742

population

356.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76230 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76230

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76230. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bowie	Acceptable
Bowie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76251 Montague (5.7 mi) 76270 Sunset (10.3 mi) 76239 Forestburg (10.6 mi) 76255 Nocona (17 mi) 76225 Alvord (17.4 mi) 76265 Saint Jo (17.5 mi) 76431 Chico (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	9,742
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	337

Geography
Land area	356.70 sq mi
Water area	4.21 sq mi
Latitude	33.5881
Longitude	-97.7806
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	940

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.1%	42.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	22.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

9,742

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$68,301

Median household income

$32,088

Per capita income

$180,400

Median home value

$1,088

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

4,250

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

219

Under 5

239

293

5–9

320

391

10–14

425

246

15–19

268

225

20–24

245

517

25–34

563

503

35–44

548

557

45–54

606

354

55–59

385

325

60–64

353

489

65–74

533

410

75–84

446

135

85+

147

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,257	23.2%
18 and over	7,485	76.8%
65 and over	2,160	22.2%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Black or African American 1.2%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	8,944	88.7%
Two or more races	515	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	338	3.4%
Black or African American	118	1.2%
Other race	116	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	49	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.1%	42.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	22.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$68,301

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 19.7%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,400
Median rent / month	$1,088
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	23.8%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	13.7%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	16.4%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	58.2%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	21.2%
2 vehicles	50.5%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.7%
Electricity	47.0%
Propane / LP gas	16.2%
Wood	2.6%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,206	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	268	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	433	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	928	24.2%
Households with children under 18	1,044	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,526	39.8%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	17.0%
Married	59.7%	56.9%
Separated	0.3%	1.2%
Widowed	4.9%	15.1%
Divorced	8.4%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	3.7%
Kindergarten	80	3.5%
Elementary school	1,333	58.4%
High school	541	23.7%
College / grad school	246	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Retail trade 18.2%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Construction 6.2%

Professional & management 3.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Information 3.1%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.2%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	26.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 15.5%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 30.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.4%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	23.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	955	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.7%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,284	95.3%
Spanish	264	2.8%
Other Indo-European	251	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,352	96.0%
Born in same state	9,314	95.6%
Born in different state	7,137	73.3%
Foreign born	38	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	390	4.0%
Not a US citizen	54	13.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,109	11.4%
Italian	983	10.1%
French	951	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	61	0.6%
Irish	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76230

What city is ZIP code 76230 in?

ZIP code 76230 is primarily assigned to Bowie, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76230 in?

ZIP code 76230 falls within Montague County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76230 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 76230 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 76230 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 76230 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76230?

The median home value in ZIP code 76230 is $180,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 76230?

ZIP code 76230 has an estimated population of 9,742 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 76230 in?

ZIP code 76230 observes the CST timezone.