76444 ZIP Code — De Leon, TX

Comanche County, Texas

ZIP code 76444 is located in De Leon, Texas, within Comanche County. It covers approximately 145.75 square miles and serves a population of 3,793 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76444

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $104,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,583. 42% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 76444 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,793

population

145.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76444 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76444

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76444. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
De Leon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76454 Gorman (5.4 mi) 76445 Desdemona (11.2 mi) 76435 Carbon (11.3 mi) 76474 Sidney (17.5 mi) 76442 Comanche (17.9 mi) 76471 Rising Star (18.4 mi) 76448 Eastland (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,793
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	145.75 sq mi
Water area	1.38 sq mi
Latitude	32.1548
Longitude	-98.6572
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	254

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	43.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	38.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	15.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,793

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$57,583

Median household income

$30,352

Per capita income

$104,900

Median home value

$535

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

1,462

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

113

5–9

116

136

10–14

139

129

15–19

132

20–24

207

25–34

211

220

35–44

225

220

45–54

225

172

55–59

176

128

60–64

130

250

65–74

254

130

75–84

133

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	831	21.9%
18 and over	2,962	78.1%
65 and over	837	22.1%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.7%

Two or more races 16.2%

Hispanic or Latino 15.9%

Asian 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,965	65.7%
Two or more races	731	16.2%
Hispanic or Latino	717	15.9%
Asian	37	0.8%
Other race	30	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.4%
Black or African American	13	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	43.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	38.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	15.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 17.3%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	17.3%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$57,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.4%

$50k–$100k 24.9%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,900
Median rent / month	$535
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	77.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	16.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	15.1%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	34.8%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.8%
Electricity	52.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.5%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	791	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	80	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	187	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	403	27.6%
Households with children under 18	437	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	613	42.0%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.1%	26.3%
Married	58.4%	50.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	4.9%	9.1%
Divorced	13.6%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	77	9.4%
Kindergarten	44	5.4%
Elementary school	397	48.3%
High school	268	32.6%
College / grad school	36	4.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.8%

Construction 11.4%

Retail trade 11.4%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Professional & management 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Other services 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Information 2.0%

Public administration 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.6%
Service	23.8%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.4%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	14.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.1

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 14.6%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 9.0%

Female-led households 12.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	24.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	166	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.0%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	20.4%
65 and over	52.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	34.9%
No insurance	16.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,634	95.8%
Spanish	308	8.5%
Other Indo-European	302	8.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,490	92.0%
Born in same state	3,459	91.2%
Born in different state	3,015	79.5%
Foreign born	31	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	303	8.0%
Not a US citizen	170	56.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	472	12.4%
Italian	288	7.6%
Polish	193	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	132	3.5%
English	10	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76444

What city is ZIP code 76444 in?

ZIP code 76444 is primarily assigned to De Leon, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76444 in?

ZIP code 76444 falls within Comanche County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 76444 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 76444 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 76444 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 76444 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76444?

The median home value in ZIP code 76444 is $104,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 76444?

ZIP code 76444 has an estimated population of 3,793 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 76444 in?

ZIP code 76444 observes the CST timezone.