Montague County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
20,409
population (2021)
+3.5%
pop change since 2010
48337
FIPS code
Montague County ZIP code map
About Montague County
Montague County is located in Texas and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 20,409 as of 2021,
an increase of
3.5% from 19,719 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Montague County is 48337.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 20,409 |
| 2010 population | 19,719 |
| Change | +3.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48337 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Montague County
ZIP codes for Montague County, TX (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76230 | Bowie | Montague | View map |
| 76239 | Forestburg | Montague | View map |
| 76251 | Montague | Montague | View map |
| 76255 | Nocona | Montague | View map |
| 76261 | Ringgold | Montague | View map |
| 76265 | Saint Jo | Montague | View map |
| 76270 | Sunset | Montague | View map |
Demographics & statistics
21,226
Population
44.0
Median age
$64,033
Median household income
$31,876
Per capita income
$173,886
Median home value
$653
Median monthly rent
79.0%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
9,279
Housing units
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
534
Under 5
546
620
5–9
634
844
10–14
862
528
15–19
540
556
20–24
568
1,135
25–34
1,159
1,121
35–44
1,146
1,339
45–54
1,368
757
55–59
774
842
60–64
860
1,227
65–74
1,253
774
75–84
791
222
85+
226
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,789 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 16,437 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,493 | 22.9% |
| Median age | 44.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Two or more races
4.2%
Other race
2.7%
Black or African American
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,448 | 87.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 980 | 4.4% |
| Two or more races | 933 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 595 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 159 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 90 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
12.6%
$35k–$50k
9.9%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
11.3%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $64,033 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.2%
$50k–$100k
17.1%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k–$300k
22.1%
$300k–$500k
13.6%
$500k–$1M
6.4%
$1M+
2.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,886 |
| Median rent / month | $653 |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% |
| Vacant | 24.3% |
| Single-family detached | 76.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 18.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% |
| 3 or more | 28.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.5% |
| Electricity | 54.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.2% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| Solar | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,633 | 55.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 445 | 4.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,227 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,073 | 24.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,338 | 26.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,114 | 40.0% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.8% | 18.5% |
| Married | 57.8% | 55.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 13.0% | 14.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
37.6%
Some college, no degree
25.5%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
15.6%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 233 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 252 | 13.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,520 | 48.0% |
| High school | 1,091 | 19.6% |
| College / grad school | 557 | 13.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.1%
Retail trade
14.4%
Agriculture & mining
12.2%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Construction
5.4%
Public administration
5.3%
Other services
4.9%
Professional & management
4.4%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.6% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.7% |
| Production & transportation | 18.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.6% |
| Government | 16.7% |
| Self-employed | 10.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.1% |
| Carpool | 11.7% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.6 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
12.4%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
21.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.0% |
| Retirement income | 31.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.4% |
| High cholesterol | 39.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 28.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 25.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 13.0% |
| No health insurance | 22.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.4% |
| Visited dentist | 54.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 15.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,886 | 10.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 18.6% |
| 65 and over | 47.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.2% |
| Public insurance | 37.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 23.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,146 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 457 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 435 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,602 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 20,512 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 15,848 | 74.9% |
| Foreign born | 90 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 624 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 119 | 45.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,332 | 11% |
| Arab | 2,167 | 10.2% |
| Italian | 1,959 | 9.2% |
| English | 224 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 45 | 0.2% |
| German | 31 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 5 | 0% |
| Irish | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 89.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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