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Cooke County
Era, TX
76238
76238 ZIP Code — Era, TX
Cooke County, Texas
ZIP code 76238 is located in
Era ,
Texas ,
within Cooke County .
It covers approximately 27.82 square miles and serves a population of
499 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 940 .
About ZIP code 76238
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $107,614. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 76238 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Era
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
499
Population density
18 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
097
Geography
Land area
27.82 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
33.4850
Longitude
-97.3149
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
940
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.2%
41.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
37.3%
30.2%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
9.5%
21.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.6%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$107,614
Median household income
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 92 18.4% 18 and over 407 81.6% 65 and over 142 28.5% Median age 35.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 453 83.1% Hispanic or Latino 46 8.4% Other race 46 8.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.2%
41.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
37.3%
30.2%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
9.5%
21.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.6%
7.8%
Range % of households $35k–$50k 9.3% $50k–$75k 22.5% $75k–$100k 17.9% $100k–$150k 17.9% $150k–$200k 23.2% $200k+ 9.3% Median income $107,614
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 61.6% Renter occupied 38.4% Vacant 13.7% Single-family detached 86.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.1% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.72
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 8.6% 2010–2019 2.9% 2000–2009 21.7% 1990–1999 18.9% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 11.4% 1960–1969 4.6% 1950–1959 15.4% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 16.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 10.9% 2 bedrooms 14.9% 3 bedrooms 71.4% 4 bedrooms 2.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.6% 1 vehicle 9.3% 2 vehicles 48.3% 3 or more 37.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 60.9% Propane / LP gas 31.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 131 86.8% Cohabiting couple 5 3.3% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 15 9.9% Households with children under 18 62 41.1% Households with seniors (65+) 71 47.0% Average household size 3.30
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.8% 8.5% Married 66.4% 80.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 9.5% Divorced 1.8% 2.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.3% Bachelor's or higher 22.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 38 43.2% High school 35 39.8% College / grad school 15 17.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.7%
Professional & management
9.8%
Agriculture & mining
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Public administration
3.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.4% Service 30.8% Sales & office 8.9% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 22.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.8% Government 15.7% Self-employed 10.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 92.8% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 7.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 32.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.0% Retirement income 25.8% Supplemental Security 7.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.6% High blood pressure 33.5% High cholesterol 35.9% Diabetes 10.1% Heart disease 6.3% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 23.9% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 6.8% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.7% Binge drinking 19.8% No physical activity 21.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.6% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 14.2% Poor mental health 15.2% Poor physical health 10.5% No health insurance 20.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.4% Visited dentist 62.1% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 11.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 71 17.4%
Disability % Any disability 14.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 52.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.5% Public insurance 28.9% No insurance 12.2% Uninsured under 19 12.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 461 92.4% 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) 499 100.0% Born in same state 473 94.8% Born in different state 382 76.6% Foreign born 26 5.2% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 86 17.2% French 62 12.4%
Ancestry Count % Italian 37 7.4% Polish 4 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 30.3% Internet access 86.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76238
What city is ZIP code 76238 in?
ZIP code 76238 is primarily assigned to Era, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76238 in?
ZIP code 76238 falls within Cooke County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 76238 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 76238 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 76238 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 76238 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 76238 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 76238 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 76238?
The median household income in ZIP code 76238 is $107,614, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 76238 in?
ZIP code 76238 observes the CST timezone.
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