76261 ZIP Code — Ringgold, TX
Montague County, Texas
ZIP code 76261 is located in Ringgold, Texas, within Montague County. It covers approximately 73.80 square miles and serves a population of 152 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.
152
population
73.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
76261 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 76261
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76261. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ringgold | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 152 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 337 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 73.80 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.8087 |
| Longitude | -97.9389 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 940 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.6% | 42.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 32.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.5% | 22.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.6% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
152
Population
2
People per sq mi
55.1
Median age
$58,571
Median household income
$38,726
Per capita income
$70,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
65.8%
Home ownership
2.6%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
100
Housing units
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
5–9
8
1
10–14
1
2
20–24
3
8
25–34
13
6
35–44
9
7
45–54
13
7
55–59
13
1
60–64
2
13
65–74
22
7
75–84
11
0
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14 | 9.2% |
| 18 and over | 138 | 90.8% |
| 65 and over | 54 | 35.5% |
| Median age | 55.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.1%
Two or more races
8.7%
Hispanic or Latino
5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 85.1% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 5.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.6% | 42.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 32.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.5% | 22.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.6% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
1.3%
$25k–$35k
28.9%
$35k–$50k
14.5%
$50k–$75k
11.8%
$75k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
23.7%
$150k–$200k
17.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 28.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 1.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 17.1% |
| Median income | $58,571 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
20.0%
$50k–$100k
38.0%
$100k–$150k
10.0%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k–$300k
22.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $70,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 65.8% |
| Renter occupied | 34.2% |
| Vacant | 39.7% |
| Single-family detached | 78.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 11.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 35.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 26.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 7.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% |
| 3 or more | 18.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 67.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 23.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 38 | 50.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 18 | 23.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 20 | 26.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7 | 9.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 44 | 57.9% |
| Average household size | 2.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.3% | 19.5% |
| Married | 51.0% | 57.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 14.9% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 8.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
11.3%
HS graduate
42.1%
Some college, no degree
12.8%
Associate's degree
2.3%
Bachelor's degree
24.8%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 37.5% |
| Elementary school | 8 | 50.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 12.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
31.3%
Finance & real estate
14.9%
Education & healthcare
14.9%
Agriculture & mining
10.4%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Public administration
3.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.4% |
| Service | 13.4% |
| Sales & office | 16.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 37.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.1% |
| Government | 14.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 58.8% |
| Carpool | 15.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 25.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 37.0 |
Poverty
All people
2.6%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
2.9%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 56.6% |
| Retirement income | 56.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| High blood pressure | 37.2% |
| High cholesterol | 37.0% |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 24.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 22.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.9% |
| Visited dentist | 56.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 14.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 13 | 9.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 31.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 22.6% |
| 65 and over | 53.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.2% |
| Public insurance | 46.7% |
| No insurance | 20.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 78.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 152 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 143 | 94.1% |
| Born in same state | 142 | 93.4% |
| Born in different state | 91 | 59.9% |
| Foreign born | 1 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9 | 5.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 36 | 23.7% |
| Italian | 16 | 10.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 8 | 5.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.0% |
| Internet access | 82.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76261
What city is ZIP code 76261 in?
ZIP code 76261 is primarily assigned to Ringgold, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76261 in?
ZIP code 76261 falls within Montague County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 76261 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 76261 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 76261 have a large retiree population?
57% of households in ZIP code 76261 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76261?
The median home value in ZIP code 76261 is $70,000.
Does ZIP code 76261 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 76261 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 76261 in?
ZIP code 76261 observes the CST timezone.