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Mills County
Goldthwaite, TX
76844
76844 ZIP Code — Goldthwaite, TX
Mills County, Texas
ZIP code 76844 is located in
Goldthwaite ,
Texas ,
within Mills County .
It covers approximately 374.81 square miles and serves a population of
3,307 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 325 .
About ZIP code 76844
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $184,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($61,989) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 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 22 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 smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 76844 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
3,307
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
333
Geography
Land area
374.81 sq mi
Water area
0.62 sq mi
Latitude
31.4152
Longitude
-98.6269
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
325
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.3%
50.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
32.3%
31.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
12.3%
13.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
6.2%
5.5%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$61,989
Median household income
$184,600
Median home value
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 675 20.4% 18 and over 2,632 79.6% 65 and over 899 27.2% Median age 48.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.6%
Group Count % White 2,595 66.8% Hispanic or Latino 576 14.8% Two or more races 507 13.1% Other race 170 4.4% Black or African American 22 0.6% Asian 13 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.3%
50.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
32.3%
31.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
12.3%
13.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
6.2%
5.5%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 2.8% $15k–$25k 8.6% $25k–$35k 8.4% $35k–$50k 11.4% $50k–$75k 24.3% $75k–$100k 13.0% $100k–$150k 10.4% $150k–$200k 9.4% $200k+ 7.6% Median income $61,989
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $184,600 Median rent / month $625 Owner occupied 83.9% Renter occupied 16.1% Vacant 30.4% Single-family detached 83.8% Large apartment buildings 0.2% Mobile homes 10.5% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.34
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.3% 2000–2009 14.5% 1990–1999 17.4% 1980–1989 9.3% 1970–1979 17.0% 1960–1969 8.5% 1950–1959 9.3% 1940–1949 6.7% 1939 or earlier 13.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.8% 1 bedroom 4.9% 2 bedrooms 27.5% 3 bedrooms 53.7% 4 bedrooms 10.7% 5+ bedrooms 1.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.7% 1 vehicle 28.6% 2 vehicles 35.6% 3 or more 35.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 25.6% Electricity 47.5% Propane / LP gas 24.0% Wood 2.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 741 55.2% Cohabiting couple 10 0.7% Male householder, no spouse 288 21.4% Female householder, no spouse 304 22.6% Households with children under 18 441 32.8% Households with seniors (65+) 572 42.6% Average household size 2.34
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.5% 16.6% Married 53.4% 59.8% Separated 2.2% 2.2% Widowed 1.8% 12.1% Divorced 18.1% 9.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Graduate / professional
11.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.8% Bachelor's or higher 29.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 30 4.1% Elementary school 327 44.2% High school 332 44.9% College / grad school 50 6.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.4%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Agriculture & mining
5.3%
Public administration
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Professional & management
2.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.9% Service 13.3% Sales & office 13.5% Natural resources & construction 21.4% Production & transportation 10.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.9% Government 17.2% Self-employed 12.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.0% Carpool 14.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.1% Work from home 5.1% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 22.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
7.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.3% Retirement income 32.6% Supplemental Security 1.6% Cash public assistance 2.2% Food stamps / SNAP 9.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.4% High blood pressure 41.7% High cholesterol 42.2% Diabetes 14.9% Heart disease 9.8% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 30.6% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 8.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.2% Binge drinking 15.9% No physical activity 29.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.1% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 21.6% Poor mental health 15.2% Poor physical health 14.4% No health insurance 26.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.6% Visited dentist 51.0% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 18.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 168 6.4%
Disability % Any disability 13.7% Under 18 0.3% 18–64 years 7.9% 65 and over 36.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.9% Public insurance 40.1% No insurance 13.1% Uninsured under 19 5.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,240 98.0% Spanish 87 2.7% Other Indo-European 85 2.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 2 0.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,077 93.0% Born in same state 3,063 92.6% Born in different state 2,581 78.0% Foreign born 14 0.4% Naturalized citizen 230 7.0% Not a US citizen 117 50.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 370 11.2% Italian 258 7.8% Arab 233 7%
Ancestry Count % English 29 0.9% Polish 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.6% Internet access 89.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76844
What city is ZIP code 76844 in?
ZIP code 76844 is primarily assigned to Goldthwaite, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76844 in?
ZIP code 76844 falls within Mills County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 76844 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 76844 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 76844 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 76844 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 76844 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 76844 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76844?
The median home value in ZIP code 76844 is $184,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 76844 in?
ZIP code 76844 observes the CST timezone.
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