76445 ZIP Code — Desdemona, TX

Eastland County, Texas

ZIP code 76445 is located in Desdemona, Texas, within Eastland County. It covers approximately 54.47 square miles and serves a population of 416 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254.

About ZIP code 76445

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

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 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 76445 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

416

population

54.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76445 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76445

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76445. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Desdemona	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76454 Gorman (9.6 mi) 76444 De Leon (11.2 mi) 76470 Ranger (14.1 mi) 76448 Eastland (14.8 mi) 76435 Carbon (16.7 mi) 76463 Mingus (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	416
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	54.47 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	32.2945
Longitude	-98.5596
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	67.1%	56.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	9.8%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	1.2%	12.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	22.0%	4.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

416

Population

People per sq mi

29.6

Median age

Median household income

$36,644

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.3%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

24.9%

Unemployment

193

Housing units

29.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	93	22.4%
18 and over	323	77.6%
65 and over	35	8.4%
Median age	29.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.4%

Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

Two or more races 7.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	380	84.4%
Hispanic or Latino	34	7.6%
Two or more races	34	7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.1%	56.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	9.8%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	1.2%	12.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	22.0%	4.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 34.3%

$75k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 38.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	34.3%
$75k–$100k	5.6%
$100k–$150k	2.8%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	38.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.2%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 43.3%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.3%
Renter occupied	3.7%
Vacant	45.2%
Single-family detached	81.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	1.0%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	2.0%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	56.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.1%
3 bedrooms	82.7%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	1.9%
2 vehicles	46.3%
3 or more	51.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.1%
Electricity	81.5%
Propane / LP gas	7.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	66	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	6	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	31	28.7%
Female householder, no spouse	5	4.6%
Households with children under 18	48	44.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	27	25.0%
Average household size	3.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	2.4%	20.8%
Married	75.6%	75.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	1.3%
Divorced	22.0%	2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 14.1%

Associate's degree 16.6%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 29.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	29.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	25.4%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	4	6.8%
College / grad school	40	67.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 50.9%

Retail trade 19.0%

Manufacturing 17.8%

Construction 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.4%
Service	4.3%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.5%
Government	48.5%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	48.5%
Carpool	48.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.7

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 22.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.9%
Retirement income	7.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	45.2%
High cholesterol	43.4%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	11.1%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	27.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	48.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	17.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.7%
65 and over	11.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	33.2%
No insurance	27.6%
Uninsured under 19	65.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	342	82.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	387	93.0%
Born in same state	387	93.0%
Born in different state	367	88.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	7.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	223	53.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	13	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.0%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76445

What city is ZIP code 76445 in?

ZIP code 76445 is primarily assigned to Desdemona, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76445 in?

ZIP code 76445 falls within Eastland County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 76445 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 76445 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 76445 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 76445 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 76445?

Health data for ZIP code 76445 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 76445?

ZIP code 76445 has an estimated population of 416 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 76445 in?

ZIP code 76445 observes the CST timezone.